Elisa Allen And The Handyman Different People With A Small Similarity In "The Chrysanthemums"
"The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck illustrates through subtle symbolism a woman's struggle for sexual identity. "The Chrysanthemums" is also a story that examines the unhappiness of the marriage between Elisa and Henry Allen. "The Chrysanthemums" takes place in Salinas Valley, California, which seems like a site of isolation due to the fact that no one or nothing is near there home on this valley. Due to the fact that no one or nothings is near readers can think that Elisa lives her life through her chrysanthemums. Maybe if they had children she would be able to do more with her time and put her focus on something else more important then just gardening.
Elisa has an encounter with a handyman in front of her home. The narrator refers to this character as "the man" and nothing else. Elisa has a lot of energy when it comes to garden which she seems to believe that this handyman shares her interest in gardening. They both are very strong willed people, Elisa is strong willed......
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