Question

In the chrysanthemums what characteristics do Elisa and the chrysanthemums share

Answer 1

Answer:

In this story written by Steinbeck, we are presented with the main character, Elisa, who is married and works in his husband´s farm. She meets a traveler who awakens in the reader the connection between the chrysanthemums and Elisa. Just like Elisa, these flowers are at the same time strong and beautiful, but also delicate, at once virile and feminine, just like Elisa. The association can be said to challenge normalized gender roles, especially those that are supposed to belong to women.  

Answer 2

Elisa and the Chrysanthemums share these characteristics: beauty, strength, the inability to go out and explore.

Chrysanthemums symbolise life and energy in the story. They need nurturing and love just like Elisa does.