Miss Brill

by Katherine Mansfield

Miss Brill: Style 1 key example

Style
Explanation and Analysis:

"Miss Brill" is written in a light and lyrical style that emphasizes the titular character's subjectivity and illuminates the differences between her self-conception and the way others perceive her. Throughout the story, Miss Brill tries to convince herself that she is a contented and connected member of a strong community, often using enthusiastic language and imagery to do so. Sitting in the park, Miss Brill reflects: 

Oh, how fascinating it was! How she enjoyed it! How she loved sitting here, watching it all! It was like a play. It was exactly like a play. Who could believe the sky at the back wasn’t painted?