Imagery
This odor is said to be in the father's breath.
Whiskey; Alcohol
An alcoholic beverage distilled by grain.
Whiskey
The waltz could be seen as a playful dance or this negative act.
Fight; Chaotic and rough interaction; Abusive behavior
The word used to describe the father's knuckles holding onto the son's wrist.
Battered
This is a form of dance, especially one that couples perform.
Waltz
The father’s use of whiskey can symbolize both an escape from hard work or this potential issue.
Alcoholism
The object used by the father that skimmed the son's ear.
Buckle of a belt
This word is a synonym for one's facial expression.
Countenance
The speaker "clinging" onto the father's shirt can be interpreted as a sign of affection or this deeper emotional need.
Desperation for the father's validation / love
The word used to describe the facial expression of the mother.
Frowning
This word means to play roughly or energetically.
Romped
The mother’s frowning face could symbolize disapproval of the waltz or this deeper concern.
The worry about the son's and father's wellbeing
These objects of the house shakes when the father and son are waltzing.
Pans
This word is used to describe something that is encrusted with a substance.
Caked
The physical contact of the dance can also be interpreted as this worrying act.
Abuse