Chrysanthemum

The chrysanthemums are a large part of Elisa’s life and symbolize how she views herself in many situations, further characterizing herself as a character. Elisa relates to the flowers and sympathizes with them almost as one would with another person. An example from Chrysanthemums supporting this claim is as follows “‘ They smell kind of nasty till you get used to them,’ he said. ‘It’s a good bitter smell,’ she retorted, ‘not nasty at all’” (Steinbeck 245) This quote leads the reader to…

through the connection of seemingly unrelated concepts. In “The Flowers”, the linkage between elements found in nature and the perspective of the main character, Myop, exposes her growth of maturity as the plot continues. The protagonist of “The Chrysanthemums”, Elisa, is similar to the flower in which the story is named after, though it may appear to be irrelevant in regards to her character. The commonalities demonstrate herself as a person, how others…

John Steinbeck was a man who wrote a story named Chrysanthemums. He intertwined his home life and his story in this particular book. This means he did not completely make up this story; he used his own experiences to develop the story and make it more believable. Chrysanthemums is based in Salinas Valley, California; this is the place that Steinbeck was from. Steinbeck also spent a lot of time with lower class people such as minorities of the time. A lot of his stories are about minorities,…

Imagery is a powerful tool used in literature to allow the reader to analyze a narrative in more depth. Imagery generates a vivid image by playing on the senses. The main concept of imagery is to paint a picture with words. In John Steinbeck’s “The Chrysanthemums,” imagery is used in an abstract cognition to reflect the theme of confinement through the actions and words of the characters. From the very beginning of the short story, imagery is introduced and backs up the theme of confinement.…

in their homes or at school. Characters in a story can also change when they move from one place to another. Authors use setting — the time and place of a story — as a device to reveal particular aspects of a character. In John Steinbeck's "The Chrysanthemums," the shift of the setting from the ranch to the road plays a crucial role in the development of the main character, Elisa. I will be writing about how the setting helps us understand Elisa more. The Setting reveals something about Elisa…

Marcus Pfister and learning how to be a good friend to one another, teacher will read a new book, Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. After reading Chrysanthemum by Marcus Pfister students will be able to write a letter to Chrysanthemum by being a good friend comforting Chrysanthemum because she has no friends in school and she is getting picked on. Students will be able to pretend they are Chrysanthemum friend and writing a letter to her to make her feel better. Activity: We see a lot of social…

opportunities. Something that women have strived to achieve throughout history and continue to fight for even today. In the United States in particular, women have fought to be seen as man’s equal since the nation’s birth. John Steinbeck’s The Chrysanthemums was released in 1937, during the feminist literary movement that advocated equal rights for all women. In the same year Frances Perkins was appointed the Secretary of Labor, making her the first female cabinet member in the history of the…

have learned through society. In addition, John Steinbeck’s short story “The Chrysanthemums,”written during the great depression, explores these issues through the life of Elisa, a passionate wife and gardener. Like most women during the great depression and today Elisa struggles with isolation and jealousy of her husband and other men who get to explore the world outside her home. In John Steinbeck’s “The Chrysanthemums,” we see how gender inequality negatively affects women in society. Many…

“The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck describes the routine life of a woman not satisfied with her married life, who focuses her attention and care on the cultivation of chrysanthemums. Throughout the course of the story, Elisa undergoes changes in mood and appearance due to an encounter with a charming and mysterious man (a tinker), who shows to appreciate her femininity. The story is suitable for both a psychological and feminist interpretation, by been centered on the protagonist struggles…

however, conflict is more than a mere discussion. It is something meaningful that can impact someone’s entire life, and it cannot be ignored. Conflict is difficult but it leads to growth and change, as seen in John Steinbeck’s short story, “The Chrysanthemums.” The protagonist, Elisa Allen goes through multiple internal and external conflicts that cause major change in her life. To begin, in the 1930’s discrimination was not just limited to race, men and women at this time lived extremely…