Her First Ball

In the short story “Her First Ball,” the setting and imagery throughout the story help convey the message of the novel through its main character, Leila. Written with Leila as the central focus, the reader can clearly see the lively youth of Leila, and her desire to experience life while she could through her vivid descriptions of her surroundings. The setting allowed the reader to understand the way Leila viewed the world; thus at the …

…s warning, Leila proceeded to enjoy herself at the ball, after a slight scare. Through the imagery and setting, it is clear to the reader that Leila’s fascination and amazement at the ball, and her wonder with every aspect of the ball, intrigued her to the point where all she wanted was to enjoy herself. She chooses to ignore the old, fat man because she still has her youth and her life to live.