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"The Daughters of the Late Colonel" by Katherine Mansfield delves into the lives of Josephine and Constantia, two unmarried sisters who are left to navigate their world following the death of their father, the late Colonel. Trapped in a stifling environment dominated by their deceased father's memory and the oppressive presence of their authoritarian servant, Mrs. Poppet, the sisters struggle to assert their independence and redefine their identities. As they grapple with their grief and confront the expectations of society, Josephine and Constantia embark on a journey of self-discovery, questioning their past choices and yearning for liberation from the constraints of their upbringing. Through vivid characterization and subtle symbolism, Mansfield explores themes of family dynamics, female agency, and the search for autonomy in a patriarchal world, ultimately offering a poignant reflection on the complexities of familial relationships and the transformative power of personal liberation.