Obediant Tshabalala 'Rosa' by Rita Dove

The transcript describes a scene where a character reflects on their surroundings and actions. It begins with setting the scene, followed by the character's introspection and ends with their observations and reactions to the events around them.

Analyze the meaning behind 'How she said there the time inside the place so wrong it was ready.' What does this suggest about the setting?

Discuss the significance of the phrase 'his dream of a bench to rest on her sensible'. What does it reveal about the character's desires?

What does the phrase 'caught doing nothing was the doing' suggest about the character's actions?

How does the imagery of 'The Clean Flame of a gaze covered by a camera' contribute to the overall mood of the text?

What can be inferred about the relationship between the characters based on the line 'she stood up when they bend down to retrieve her purse'?