Question

How does the resolution of Lizabeth’s conflict in “Marigolds” develop the theme?

Answer 1

The resolution of Lizabeth’s conflict in “Marigolds” develop the theme as:

Lizabeth realizes that Miss Lottie is not mean but a broken person trying to create beauty in her world.

Miss Lottie's marigolds are used as the symbol in the short story “Marigolds”. They symbolize things which people add in their lives in order to make it beautiful and bearable. Since Miss Lottie had been an outcast, therefore to be occupied with some work she had planted marigolds which helps her in being busy in her life.

Answer 2

Lizabeth is able to express her deep anger by ripping up all of Miss Lottie’s marigolds.