The Stolen Party

In the story
Stolen Party the monkey represents the unattainable upper class.  Rosauras mother tells her
that if she believes in the monkey, shell believe anything.  Symbolically, her mother is telling
her that it isnt really possible to go up in class, or be equal with the upper class.

When Rosaura arrives, she asks about the monkey.  She is told that the monkey is a
secret and taken to the kitchen.  Once again, the monkey symbolizes the unattainable goal.  It
is not a conincidence that the monkey is in the kitchen.  Rosaura thinks she is going to the
party, when in reality she is not there as a guest.  She is there to work.