Dance of Thieves ultimately argues that governance is not about legitimacy (who has the crown) but about labor (who does the work). Jase’s power comes from his willingness to shovel manure, negotiate with merchants, and sit vigil with the sick. Kazi’s power comes from her ability to read a room, pick a lock, and survive a beating.
Nikolajeva, Maria. The Rhetoric of Character in Children’s Literature . Scarecrow Press, 2002. (For analysis of dual narration.) dance of thieves
Pearson, Mary E. The Remnant Chronicles (trilogy: The Kiss of Deception , The Heart of Betrayal , The Beauty of Darkness ). Henry Holt, 2014–2016. Dance of Thieves ultimately argues that governance is
In the end, the “dance” of the title refers to the constant, exhausting, and beautiful choreography of trust between two people—and two peoples—who have every reason to hate each other. Pearson’s novel suggests that thievery, in its highest form, is not taking from the rich but stealing back one’s own future from the ruins of the past. Nikolajeva, Maria