What is the theme in After the Dancing Days by Margaret I. Rostkowski?

Acceptance is another theme in the story. There are many lessons of acceptance in the story, the most important being Andrew's ultimate acceptance of his future and his responsibility for his past. Andrew's initial bitterness and anger over his disfigurement eventually give way to acceptance of his physical circumstances with Annie's help and friendship. Andrew pushes past his own guilt about his role in his injuries. He is able to extend help to other wounded soldiers, as part of his acknowledgement of his past fusing with his future. Andrew also plays a critical role in Mrs. Metcalf's acceptance of the war and its aftermath. Mrs. Metcalf does not want Annie exposed to information about the war. She forbids Annie to spend time with the veterans at the hospital, an order which Annie ignores.