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• Overview of ‘‘The Chrysanthemums"

  In the following essay Bily explores connections between ‘‘The Chrysanthemums'' and ecofeminism.

• A Kind of Play: Dramatic Elements in Steinbeck's 'The Chrysanthemums"

  In the following essay, Ditsky likens ‘‘The Chrysanthemums" to a stage drama, exploring in detail many of its dramatic elements.

• The Cur in "The Chrysanthemums"

  In the following essay, Sullivan explores the comparisons drawn between the characters and the dogs in ''The Chrysanthemums'' and the light this sheds on the social and sexual relationships within the story.

• "The Chrysanthemums": Study of A Woman's Sexuality

  In the following essay, McMahan explores Elisa's sexual/romantic frustration in ‘‘The Chrysanthemums.''

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1. The Chrysanthemums: Introduction
2. The Chrysanthemums: Summary
3. The Chrysanthemums: John Steinbeck Biography
4. The Chrysanthemums: Characters
5. The Chrysanthemums: Themes
6. The Chrysanthemums: Style
7. The Chrysanthemums: Historical Context
8. The Chrysanthemums: Critical Overview
9. The Chrysanthemums: Essays and Criticism
   1. Overview of ‘‘The Chrysanthemums"
   2. A Kind of Play: Dramatic Elements in Steinbeck's 'The Chrysanthemums"
   3. The Cur in "The Chrysanthemums"
   4. "The Chrysanthemums": Study of A Woman's Sexuality
10. The Chrysanthemums: Compare and Contrast
11. The Chrysanthemums: Topics for Further Study
12. The Chrysanthemums: Media Adaptations
13. The Chrysanthemums: What Do I Read Next?
14. The Chrysanthemums: Bibliography and Further Reading
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