A relationship without meaning is of no importance. Every type of relationship, ranging from romantic to a comparison between certain things, has a deeper meaning behind why those involved correspond to one another. Within any piece of literature, the writing’s theme may be resembled through the connection of seemingly unrelated concepts. In “The Flowers”, the linkage between elements found in nature and the perspective of the main character, Myop, exposes her growth of maturity as the plot continues. The protagonist of “The Chrysanthemums”, Elisa, is similar to the flower in which the story is named after, though it may appear to be irrelevant in regards to her character. The commonalities demonstrate herself as a person, how others
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‘Maybe I could do it, too. I've a gift with things, all right’ ” (Steinbeck 2). Elisa feels as if this is one of the only moments Henry recognizes her talent. Though he is addressing her ability, the reason he is suddenly aware of her skill is for his own benefit; not on the congratulations of her as an individual. Similar to the chrysanthemums, Henry is aware of them, yet belittles their importance by referring to them only so he can establish his argument of why Elisa’s talent would be useful in the fields. The flowers are a representation of Elisa because for they both are underappreciated by those around them. Elisa feels that her talent is only for the advantage of others, which weakens her view upon her own self worth; feeling as if her purpose is only to please others. The underestimation of both Elisa and the chrysanthemums by Henry in their conversation displays the theme of the story for it influences Elisa’s attitude toward herself. Moreover, after having had been harassed by the desperate salesman, Elisa notices the chrysanthemums she gifted him with in exchange for his business were discarded. Whilst on her way to an elegant dinner with Henry, “Far ahead on the road Elisa saw a dark speck. She …show more content…
She whispered to herself sadly, ‘He might have thrown them off the road. That wouldn't have been much trouble, not very much. But he kept the pot,’ she explained” (Steinbeck 7). As she recognizes the soil of her flowers the street, Elisa realizes she and the chrysanthemums had both been used for the profit of the merchant. Earlier within the story, when the marketer initiates interest in the chrysanthemums and her techniques for tending them, Elisa feels thrilled and is intrigued in the man for it is as if someone is genuinely fascinated and honestly cares about her gardening; along with her. The moment in which she discovers the neglect of the flowers on her drive to dinner, a sense of betrayal overcame her. Elisa dedicates herself to her chrysanthemums, and to see them be disregarded causes her to feel as if she is too being abandoned. Through the perspective Elisa has upon herself, her value is significantly degraded due to the abuse of the salesman to the flowers, and to her emotional state. The detracting of Elisa and the chrysanthemums influence their point of view upon themselves, emphasizing a theme of the story. In “The Chrysanthemums”, the connection of Elisa to the flowers, the belittlement of magnitude they each experience, portrays how the treatment and point of view of others upon you can affect your own self
‘Maybe I could do it, too. I've a gift with things, all right’ ” (Steinbeck 2). Elisa feels as if this is one of the only moments Henry recognizes her talent. Though he is addressing her ability, the reason he is suddenly aware of her skill is for his own benefit; not on the congratulations of her as an individual. Similar to the chrysanthemums, Henry is aware of them, yet belittles their importance by referring to them only so he can establish his argument of why Elisa’s talent would be useful in the fields. The flowers are a representation of Elisa because for they both are underappreciated by those around them. Elisa feels that her talent is only for the advantage of others, which weakens her view upon her own self worth; feeling as if her purpose is only to please others. The underestimation of both Elisa and the chrysanthemums by Henry in their conversation displays the theme of the story for it influences Elisa’s attitude toward herself. Moreover, after having had been harassed by the desperate salesman, Elisa notices the chrysanthemums she gifted him with in exchange for his business were discarded. Whilst on her way to an elegant dinner with Henry, “Far ahead on the road Elisa saw a dark speck. She …show more content…
She whispered to herself sadly, ‘He might have thrown them off the road. That wouldn't have been much trouble, not very much. But he kept the pot,’ she explained” (Steinbeck 7). As she recognizes the soil of her flowers the street, Elisa realizes she and the chrysanthemums had both been used for the profit of the merchant. Earlier within the story, when the marketer initiates interest in the chrysanthemums and her techniques for tending them, Elisa feels thrilled and is intrigued in the man for it is as if someone is genuinely fascinated and honestly cares about her gardening; along with her. The moment in which she discovers the neglect of the flowers on her drive to dinner, a sense of betrayal overcame her. Elisa dedicates herself to her chrysanthemums, and to see them be disregarded causes her to feel as if she is too being abandoned. Through the perspective Elisa has upon herself, her value is significantly degraded due to the abuse of the salesman to the flowers, and to her emotional state. The detracting of Elisa and the chrysanthemums influence their point of view upon themselves, emphasizing a theme of the story. In “The Chrysanthemums”, the connection of Elisa to the flowers, the belittlement of magnitude they each experience, portrays how the treatment and point of view of others upon you can affect your own self