heir sociable disposition, throw a party at the house to which they invite many of their age. Dr. Cornelius, being the conservative professor, does not look forward to the event since he must bring himself to converse with people who have more abstract leanings. Mrs. Cornelius frets over having to prepare for the party and has thoughts only about being a good hostess. The period before the party shows the transformation of the parents' identities in that Dr. Cornelius and Mrs. Cornelius depart from their work to become apart of the dance. Yet, this transition is never fully completed because they, especially the professor, cannot seem to detach themselves from their identity and concerns.
             During the event, the professor obliges the guests with humor and conversation but quickly excuses himsel
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