Question

How does John Steinbeck opens his short story the chrysanthemums

Answer 1

‘The Chrysanthemums’ opens with a description of the beautiful Salinas Valley in Monterey county in California, during winter. It is one of the major agricultural areas of California.

John Steinbeck (1902 – 1968) is the author of the short story ‘The Chrysanthemums’. It is about a thirty-five years old woman with a passion for gardening. The story alludes to her feminine yet, strong nature and her attraction to a younger man. The chrysanthemum flower is used to bring out the symbolism.

Answer 2

Answer:

a description of the setting.

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