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avclub-0699e69caccddef0cc87601e882efd87--disqus

I think both dance sequences taken in order show the progression of Sasha's emotions from anger to desolation. They work well together.

Sasha's mother was trying to throw it back, for sure, but I don't think the writers intended to blame Sasha. What Sasha did was like a test: let's see if my parents even realize I should be back. What is so devastating is that neither parent noticed. When this is pointed out to her, Sasha's mother reacts defensively,