Discuss class distinction in Katherine Mansfield’s "The Garden Party." What does the hat symbolize, and why is it significant? If an allusion is being made to the myth of Persephone and her capture and marriage to Hades, what is the point of it? What significant connections can you make between it and the theme of class stratification?

Length: 500 word minimum; 1,000 word maximum Write a short essay about either "The Garden Party". Remember to ensure that your introduction introduces your topic in a general way and develops that topic specifically until it arrives at your thesis Read More …