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The story takes place in Rock Spring, a rural community known for its vibrant dance parties despite its impoverished residents. The main event revolves around the wedding of Simone and Franklin, with a humorous interruption from the village troublemaker, Tatianna, during the ceremony. The narrative highlights themes of community, celebration, and the unpredictability of social gatherings.

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Story - Acting

The story takes place in Rock Spring, a rural community known for its vibrant dance parties despite its impoverished residents. The main event revolves around the wedding of Simone and Franklin, with a humorous interruption from the village troublemaker, Tatianna, during the ceremony. The narrative highlights themes of community, celebration, and the unpredictability of social gatherings.

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“Matrimony”

It was a hectic day. The sun woke early and brightly kissed the faces of the hustlers who

had already been on the street. Rock Spring, a rural community where the residents' major

income came from farming and agricultural practices. In fact, most of the residents were

impoverished, but one thing for sure, they knew how to party and have a good time.

It is Friday night and the community was known to host its nightly dance with the latest

of the latest tunes that echoed through the mountain like cymbals in a band. Though the

affluence was poor; the dance sessions were rich. Mistress Enid made sure of it, she was the only

one in the village that had children who held their heads high. Her first daughter, Simone, was

soon to be married to the big shot farmer, Franklin. This was the talk of the town.

“Maaning, Madam Enid, how uh do?” Maple called out. Maple was the village’s eldest

patron. Though eighty-six years old, her voice was as strong as a lion. She was their next door

nosey neighbor who always had her glasses poorly situated on her face.

“Hi Maple, is what to come beg now?”Enid asked, sounding rather annoyed.

“So why are you always assuming that I want something eeh, is how the wedding

planning a go?” You daughter is one lucky girl... Before Maple could finish her sentence, Enid

interrupted.

“The wedding alright, me child alright and me alright, alright bye.”

Since the community was known for its vibrancy, the wedding celebrations were just

that. Tonight there will be a party in preparation for the wedding tomorrow at exactly 8:00am.

Soon the residents flocked to the scene, each offering their well wishes to the bride and

groom who stood at the entrance of their gate.


“Simone, girl, wah gwan….you know me glad to see you find a nice gentleman and

happy. God bless you soul” said Tatianna. Tatianna was a troublemaker, whenever she was

around, you could almost guess that there would be an issue. Thankfully, tonight was different,

the villagers were spotted dancing and galavanting as music sounded through the speakers.

The sun went to sleep and before you knew it, was time for the wedding. The guests were

seated and of course, in walked Tatianna. Simone and her mother’s eyes locked as they hoped for

a night just as last night, drama free; but with Tatianna, you just could not be certain.

Our thoughts were interrupted by the procession music signalling that the bride was ready

to walk in. The church was small, with board and zinc as the frame of what seemed to be a door

and walls. Though dirt flooring, it was decorated with flower petals and a few pennies for good

luck and wealth. Franklin stood at the altar, nervously awaiting his bride. He was never much of

a talker but always observed. Soon, his nervous face had tears streaming down as he noticed his

bride entering. The congregation stood. Soon she arrived and their hands and eyes locked,

blocking out everyone.

“Dear beloved, we are gathered here to celebrate the Union of one Simone Wright and

Franklin Stone; a wonderful couple. What God has set together let one man put apart” The voice

of Pastor Tyrone boomed through the aisle. If any of you have any sound reason as to why the

couple should not be together, speak now or forever….” The pastor’s voice was interrupted by

that of a young girl. The sound of heels captured many grasps and whispers from the

congregation, of course, Maple was in the mix .

“Excuse me, excuse” the voice called out. The congregation was in awe. Simone’s face

was as red as freshly picked tomatoes.

“Excuse me” the voice called again as the footsteps made its way closer.
“Ummm, yesss, do you have a sound reason as to why this couple should not be united

on this day?”

“United? Weh uh mean? I am at the back and I couldn't hear anything from where I was

seated, I don’t want to miss a thing. Could you please project your voice” said Tatianna with a

grin on her face” Ofcourse, it just had to be her.

“Oh” said Pastor Tyrone as he dried the sweat that appeared like rain on his face.

“Back to the regular proceeding, before I continue, Is everyone hearing mee” he said in a

voice louder than his usual.

“Yes Pastor," the congregation replied.

Questions

1. Identify the setting of the story. Do you think it is vividly described? What feelings are

evoked by the setting?

2. How many persons/ Characters are mentioned in the story?

3. What is the conflict in the story? How is it resolved ?

4. Chart the events of the story, from beginning to the end. Observe the plot.

5. Does the story have a theme? If so, what is it?

6. What point of view is the story told?

7. What language is used? What literary devices are used?

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