Katherine Mansfield's "The Garden Party" is a short story that explores themes of class distinction, innocence, and the fragility of life through the lens of a wealthy family's garden party. The narrative centers around Laura Sheridan, a young woman whose excitement over the family's lavish event is challenged by the news of a working-class neighbor's tragic death. Despite her initial desire to cancel the party out of respect, Laura is persuaded by her family to proceed.... and then she realizes?
