Miss Brill

Miss Brill by Katherine Mansfield "What has happened to me?" A question asked in the story "Miss Brill". The reader can’t help but feel a bit taken in by the charm of Miss Brill. She has a way of talking that almost leads the reader to believe she is dressing for a night out with friends. But, to the readers surprise, she isn’t! Miss Brill is a story of an old woman who …

…this story also shows humor because everyone has been guilty of eavesdropping at one time or another. The story makes the reader question if maybe she is truly sane and acting accordingly given her situation. Considering what made her come to this position is a problem the reader never answers and is left to wonder. "Miss Brill" is a powerful look at a world few can see but that all people live in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**