In the midst of all that is happening to these people, why would they have social night? What is the significance of social night?

They need some time when they can think less about constantly being hunted and on the run. They want to touch and feel their identity: their traditions. There is traditional drumming, singing, and dancing. Derrick is one of the performers and he has an amazing voice. Feeling angry, French crosses his arms and doesn’t participate. Everyone else in the group dances joyously, including Rose, who concedes with a giggle when Derrick asks her to dance. French storms away furiously.