In the short story “Birthday Party” by Katharine Brush, she details an event between a married couple that was expected to have a good outcome, but ultimately turned into a disaster. Brush’s purpose to reveal the idea that not everything in life is what is seems is conveyed through the use of imagery, motif, tone, and point of view. First, the story begins with a vivid description of a married couple having dinner at a restaurant. The husband is described as having a “round, self-satisfied face,” and the wife is “fadingly pretty.” This imagery allows the reader to visualize a seemingly-normal couple having a regular dinner. Furthermore, the wife’s “big hat” is highlighted. This image, which occurs later on again in the story, indicates that
