The theme of Rogers' "The Temptation of Two" is that adventures are often more fun with a companion. This theme is shown towards the end of her story when she says, "Truth: I never would have left at seven-thirty alone, never would have paddled backward, or raced in the dark or ridden in the dark." Rogers argues that the more adventurous side of ourselves is best revealed when we're accompanied by friends.
One example of effective language use I found in the piece is used right before Rogers leaves to go on a solo canoe trip: "'I've never been in the river by myself', (Emily) tells me. 'I don't know why, it just doesn't seem safe.' Her words echo as I drive alone to put my boat in at Cheviot." Hearing this line as the reader makes us feel uneasy in the same way that Rogers must be feeling uneasy as she's about to go solo canoeing. Another piece of language use I enjoyed appeared later on in the piece just before Rogers starts canoeing: "Years ago, I made a rule for myself: If you go solo, reduce the variables, go someplace familiar." The next moment, Rogers begins canoeing in unfamiliar waters. This line adds some humor to her writing and continues to make us feel uneasy.
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