Whoever is also used as a noun, but it has a double meaning in that anyone is anyone in society. The imagery and conflict between the words “with up, so floating, many bells down” (ln 2) creates confusion with words like “up,” “floating,” and “bells down.” Dreams are usually associated with looking up at the sky and imagining the possibilities of life and the future. Immediately, the words “bells down” literally bring you back to earth. Domestic animals are also culled so that they do not stray from the herd. People in society talk about their regrets in life [they didn't do] and what they could have done while going about their daily routine [they did] for a living. Living in this type of world “everyone” “did their dance” (Ln 18) through life. One can see the toil, shuffling and even robotic movements of society's daily routine. Initially people in society start out as free individuals who dare to dream but due to society and the fast pace of their daily lives they submit
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