After reading The Garden Party 短篇小说欣赏

After reading The Garden Party,I think the theme of this article is to show the indifference of the people.

Laura was a kind and innocent girl.After she heard the death of her neighbors she thought she should stop their party because it was so crucial to her neighbor if they held the garden party,and she wanted to persuade her sister and mother to stop their party.At this time,Laura represented the kindness and conscience of humanity.But she was refused by her sister and mother who represented the indifference of humanity.And she forgot the death of her neighbors after her mother gave a beautiful hat to her and many people said it's suitable for her.At this point,the author wanted to show a kind person would also become a indifference person under the temptation of the "so-called" good things.However,after the party,when she heard the death of her neighbors again,she felt sad.Then her mother asked her to give some foods uneaten to the Mrs.Scott,but when she entered into the Mrs.Scott's house,she knew how rough and poor of Mrs.Scott's house was,and compared their luxurious party,she felt so ashamed and guilty.At this time,her kindness and conscience appeared again.

In conclusion,the author exposed the relentless and indifference of the people in The Garden Party.

外国语学院

英语121003班

20124854

杨莉莎