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what is and example of personification in the short story marigolds and what was the authors purpose for using it

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The story personifies the Marigold flowers in a multitude of different ways. The flowers are often seen as a representation of the creation of beauty even during difficult conditions. Yet, when the Marigolds are destroyed by Lizabeth it can be inferred that Lizabeth lost her innocence and then became compassionate for she knew she had made a mistake.