"Marigolds" takes place in a town which is a slum area, in rural Maryland during the Great depression. The narrator, Elizabeth, remembers it as a "Dry September" which the situation with Miss Lotties marigolds took place. (hopefully that helps for a start, of course you can always take something out or add more information) good luck :)
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The blackberries symbolize Sal's mother's wish to share with her family her worldly affection and earthly goodness, even though the mother of Sal's feel that the gift is pale in contrast to the spontaneity of her husband's spontaneity.
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friendship means carrying for one another no matter what you guys will always be there