In the short story "The Stolen Party" written by Liliana Heker, a girl's dreams are shattered by the bitter reality of her destiny. Destiny plays a major role in the story. The characters in the short story demonstrate prominent differences in their values and beliefs. Each character displays unique traits. It is these unique traits, which illustrate different aspects of society. Therefore, each character represents a portion of the values and beliefs of today's society. Like society, to some extent, they possess control over their own destinies.
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