Learning through experience is a necessary part of life. In “The Stolen Party” by Liliana Hoker, Rosaura learns a valuable lesson about her social position. At first, Rosaura is innocent about her social class. During the birthday party, her naivety continues and makes her forget her surroundings. However, at the end of the party, Rosaura's innocence is shattered when she does not realize her social position. In the story, Rosaura's innocence before the party causes her to ignore the reality of her social class. The experience inevitably leads to the loss of innocence. Before the party, Rosaura is strong-willed and ignores the limitations of her class. During the discussion with her mother, Rosaura tries to convince her to allow her to attend Luciana's birthday party. Rosaura, belligerent, insists: «I'm going because I was invited... And I'm invited because Luciana is my friend. So here” (Heker 1). Rosaura's attitude and insistence demonstrate her ignorance regarding the nature of their friendship. She does not understand that she is the employee's daughter, and therefore that she belongs to a lower social class than Luciana. As Rosaura becomes increasingly annoyed with her mother, she disrespects and screams, “Shut up! You know nothing about being friends” (1). Rosaura belittles her mother's opinions, thus highlighting her narrow perception of her position on the social ladder. In this way Rosaura feels superior to her mother and tries to distance herself from her. Toward the end of the conversation, Rosaura is still naïve about her mother's point of view. At this point, Rosaura thinks: “It was unfair of her mother to accuse other people of being liars simply… middle of paper… that her efforts and supremacy were not completed and she was able to understand the ignorance and innocence that blinded his perspectives on the difference between social classes. Thus, Rosaura is able to have a clear vision of real reality while her ignorance and innocence are mercilessly sabotaged. In conclusion, during Liliana Heker's “stolen party,” Rosaura's continued ignorance keeps her shielded from the reality of her position in society. Before the party, Rosaura maintains a confident and arrogant attitude. His feelings of superiority progress as he completes homework and wins games at the party. It is the truth about his social position and his limitations. In this way, Rosaura's birthday party experience leads to the loss of her innocence. Although it is often said that ignorance is a blessing, experience can ultimately reveal its façade.
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