Answer:
The party serves to give perspective to both Peter and Clarissa. The news of Septimus Smith's death causes Clarissa to realize how good life is and she is recharged upon returning to the party from a time of self-reflection. Peter discovers within himself regrets about his life and that his feelings for Clarissa have spoiled his life. He decides he must move on, but in a different mode than before.
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