Parting
Parting - meaning Summary
Two Voices Debating Departure
A brief dramatic dialogue between a man and a woman about whether he must go. He insists dawn and duty call, pointing to a bird and spreading light; she reframes the scene as night and moonlight, arguing that the bird’s song is premature and that lovers should remain hidden in darkness. The exchange contrasts public obligation and private intimacy, ending with her choosing secrecy and continued passion.
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