"The Stolen Party" and Other Stories
stolen party
element of short story 'falling action' for stolen party
element of short story 'falling action' for stolen party
When her mother comes to take her home, Rosaura is filled with emotions and impressions from the day. She is thrilled to report what the magician said, for which Herminia playfully teases her daughter. Before Rosaura and her mother leave, Señora Ines asks Rosaura to wait. Rosaura's mother grows worried, but Rosaura assumes she is about to receive a parting gift like the other children have received. She watches Ines fetch a blue bag of yo-yos for boys and a pink bag of bracelets for girls.