I believe the theme of The Temptations of Two by Susan Fox Rogers is risk and adventure. Her story draws parallels between taking a risk alone or in two's, showing good and bad sides to both. This theme is clearly portrayed as she describes her fear and caution, but always reveals she was glad she had the adrenaline and excitement.
One type of language Rogers frequently uses is rhetorical questions. She writes "Is there something I do not know?" when describing her trip by herself to the river. Later on, she ponders "Why hadn't I asked anyone about Cheviot?" This frequent use of questions that she was thinking at the time the action was happening helps the reader understand how she was feeling and get to know her better.
Another type of language Rogers uses is comparisons. She compares the risks of going solo or in two's, she compares how heat and cold give her the same excitement and fear, and she compares what she thinks to what others would think. She explains her solitary life: "Some days this creates a melancholy some would call loneliness, yet most days I think of it as freedom." This comparison creates a deeper look intoner character while also making the reader feel more part of the story.
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