Elisa Allen and Her Chrysanthemums
Clay Whitney Literary Analysis 10/08/03 Elisa Allen and Her Chrysanthemums In John Steinbeck’s “The Chrysanthemums” the author gives many reasons why the chrysanthemums are so important to Elisa Allen. I am going to try and point out some of these reasons and help you understand why the chrysanthemums are so important to her. In the beginning of the story we are introduced to Elisa Allen who is working in her flower garden. ... Chrysanthemums are a delicate and pretty flower, and they help her to feel the same. ... “I’m sorry,” Elisa said irritably. ... His eyes search the ground and find the chrysanthemums. ... He tells her that this lady would like some chrysanthemums. This really gets Elisa’s attention. ... Now Elisa and her husband are off to dinner and she sees the pot of chrysanthemums tossed off on the side of the road. “Far ahead on the road Elisa saw a dark speck. ... So as you can see the chrysanthemums are important to her. ... She also likes it when others see the beauty of the chrysanthemums as she does.