What are the motifs in After the Dancing Days by Margaret I. Rostkowski?

The story is filled with examples of loyalty, and because Annie is the protagonist of the novel, many of the loyalty traits and lessons belong to her. Annie's first real experience with loyalty, beyond the love for her parents, extends to her Uncle Paul. Annie adamantly defends Uncle Paul's decisions and behaviors, in spite of what others may say, because she adores his free spirit and sense of commitment to those he loves. Even after Annie discovers the full details of Uncle Paul's death, her loyalty does not waver.