The correct answer of the given question above would be the third option: RURAL MARYLAND, DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION. From the context of the story, the setting of "Marigolds" is during the great depression in rural Maryland. "Marigolds" introduces the theme of poverty. This is written in 1969 by Eugenia Collier.
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The answer is the first one, Shiny.
I'm not sure what your answer choices are, but when Winston gets the note h<span>e is shocked. He finds it difficult to concentrate. He wants to fight to stay alive, and he begins fantasizing about ways he could meet the girl, but grows fearful he may lose her, so when he destroys it; it shows that in Oceania love is not tolerated. Romantic relationships are not encouraged, they are seen as a disgusting act, and are forbidden by the Party.
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