Chronological Order of El Jaleo | Teen Ink

Chronological Order of El Jaleo

May 12, 2023
By AHSwriting2023 PLATINUM, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
AHSwriting2023 PLATINUM, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
21 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Firstly, the orchestra walks out and sits

Secondly, the group of dancers walk out and sit

Thirdly, the main character, Helena, walks out and stands


The first note plays, almost inaudible, enough for the dancers

The second heel taps the floor.

The third movement Helena raises her arm.


The first scream echos in the audience

The second scream gets muffled by the orchestra

The third heel taps the floor making bigger, broader movements.


The first blood falls.

The second slice turns the puddle into a pool in the corner.

The third loudest note hits, just as the loudest scream cries.


The first row in the audience is too amazed to see the massacre in the right-hand corner.

The second row is in awe due to the beauty of the dance, ignoring the blood-bath.

The third row sees the massacre, but they believe it’s part of the act.


Firstly, the orchestra stands while getting applauded. They sit back down.

Secondly, the group of dancers remain seated. They don’t dare to show the blood.

Thirdly, Helena stays still, afraid to turn around, knowing a murder occured. 


The author's comments:

Inspired by John Singer Sargeant El Jaleo


Similar Articles

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

This article has 0 comments.