Yes you are correct on this one. The answer is C. Symbolism.
Symbolism is a <span>symbolic meaning attributed to natural objects or facts.
For example: </span>
<span>"the old-fashioned symbolism of flowers"</span>
Chrysanthemums are symbol of life and beauty. In the story it symbolizes energy and sexuality. The same happens with Elisa. She lives a boring life and an unhappy marriage and she needs attendance. She needs to find herself. She commits to gardening because it is there where she can find her true self. Both, Elisa and the Chrysanthemums, need love.
doesn't would be the correct contraction
I would have to say c or d
