Listen "The Heartless Garden Party"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textRon reads Katherine Mansfield's "The Garden Party," a poignant short story exploring class divisions, mortality, and a young woman's awakening to life's harsh realities beyond her privileged existence.• The Sheridan family prepares for an elaborate garden party at their estate• Laura, the youngest daughter, interacts with workmen and questions class distinctions• News arrives of a workman's death in the nearby poor cottages• Laura suggests canceling the party out of respect, but her family dismisses her concerns• The party proceeds successfully despite Laura's misgivings• Laura delivers leftover food to the dead man's family• She experiences a profound moment seeing the peaceful dead man• The story ends with Laura's ineffable realization about life's meaningPlease like and subscribe to this podcast and share it with your friends. Leave a five-star rating and a positive review.Support the showhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2466013/support
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