"The Daughters of the Late Colonel" is a short story by Katherine Mansfield that follows the two sisters, Josephine and Constantia, after the death of their father, the late Colonel Pinner. The sisters have been isolated and controlled by their father throughout their lives, and now struggle to come to terms with their newfound freedom. They are preoccupied with carrying out their father's wishes, maintaining his belongings, and following his strict rules even after his death. However, as they go through the process of mourning and preparing for his funeral, they begin to question their own identities and desires. The story explores themes of independence, repression, and the limitations imposed by societal expectations.
