Good morning, Miss Dove

 

The short story "Good morning, Miss Done" seemed very ordinary and confusing but as I read further the plot was captivating that talks about a school teacher who was not admired by students. She is described as a very strict and calm person who rarely used words for intimidation but was able to command attention through her eyes.

The story often skipped to the past where it goes back to her time with a different batch of students. She remembers these students who are now scattered in different places during the war. She often hallucinates them where she is very vulnerable and no longer the "terrible Miss Dove" as named by her students.

Her given title does not reduce the affection and memory printed in the minds of her old students who still remember her. We learn this through a letter read aloud by the brother of one of her students. 

Frances tried to bring out the beautiful relationship between a teacher and a student. When her student Jincey cries she felt lost for a moment. Inspite of the solemn atmosphere she pulled everyone back to her class. The two faces of a teacher is portrayed. Infront of the class as she was very strong who accepted all the challenges that were put forward and her vulnerable side was made sure to be kept hidden from her students.