Throughout "Bicycle Love", the theme of passion and perseverance develops. Encouraged by her colleague Dr. Margulis, Brianne Goodspeed begins riding her old bike again after years of retiring it. Soon she departs on a pilgrimage throughout France, on a newer and better bike. Throughout her journey, she progresses from reluctance to passion, all through perseverance. Initial doubts from her loved ones didn't stop her, nor did getting lost on the streets of France. Her persistence despite challenges helped manifest her passion for riding. The author also uses dialogue in French and English, which effectively shows the gap between Goodspeed and those around her. Though she is able to speak, it is a difference between them, another challenge she needs to overcome.
The story also conveys themes of transference and share experiences. At the end of the story, Goodspeed encounters a hiker, also on a pilgrimage. While walking with her to a close water source, they exchange conversation. In the same way that Dr. Margulis was a guide and inspiration for Goodspeed, so is she to this hiker. The story comes full circle even further when Goodspeed describes the hiker like Dr. Margulis. Her language effectively shows their enthusiasm for life and adventure.
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