Sunday in the Park by Bel Kaufman is a short story that sends the reader so many messages and emotions it seems to be much more than what it is. It is not even three full pages, but it has many of the characteristics of a regular novel. It has a subtle introduction that reveals the setting and characters, there is a strong build to the obvious climax and an ending that leaves the reader shocked. The descriptive setting, the narrator, who is the protagonist, and the reality of all the characters, provide for an excellent plot, that causes the reader to put on the protagonist’s shoes, and feel as if they are the main character in the story. These elements of setting, character, point of view, and plot make this story the emotional thriller that it is.