1. Analysis of Steinbeck's The Chrysanthemums
... . This acknowledgement from her husband pleases Elisa and makes her proud. When her husband leaves to tend to his cattle, a big, "stubble-bearded" (Steinbeck) man approaches on his wagon. He never gives his name, and Steinbeck only refers to him as "the man." She becomes fascinated by his lifestyle and starts dreaming about how her life would be like if she lived that way ... . The man showed her a new way of living and she comes to realize how routine her life has become. Elisa is a woman who wants to come ... for stimulation conversation and sex, two components lacking in her life. Alt...
- Word Count: 821
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School