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  What is the central idea of "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by codymx on Nov 10, 2009 at 03:00 PM

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  What is the plot in the John Steinbeck short story, "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by jencab on Oct 29, 2009 at 06:50 PM

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  In "the chrysanthemums " is the tinker who not only sparks a new hope in Elisa  but also extinguishes that hopes ? explain !

  Posted by nickytran on Oct 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM

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  Scissors are mentioned a lot in the story. What could they possibly symbolize? Or are they a notable symbol at all?

  Posted by student-99 on Oct 1, 2009 at 02:33 AM

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  What symbols are used by the author to express Elisa's personality in "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by gramos on Sep 27, 2009 at 07:25 PM

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  Would the role of women be a good theme for "The  Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck?

  Posted by alboruiz on Sep 23, 2009 at 07:23 PM

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  In "The Chrysanthemums", how does Elisa's conversation with the stranger become meaningful?

  Posted by ceddyb1 on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:08 PM

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  In the story "The Chrysanthemums" How does Steinbeck show the simple lifestyles led in this story?

  Posted by tbeaton1 on May 19, 2009 at 12:31 PM

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  I'm writing a compare/contrast paper using "The Chrysanthemums" and Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily." Any suggestions on how to start the paper?

  Posted by oliviamorrison79 on May 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM

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  In "The Chrysanthemums", how does Elisa appear to change after her encounter with the stranger?

  Posted by smv7kidd on Mar 11, 2009 at 08:02 AM

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  How do you interpret Elisa's asking for wine with dinner,how does this account for her new intrest in prizefights?

  Posted by maria4525 on Mar 3, 2009 at 12:14 PM

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  Who is the narrator in "The Chrysanthemums?"

  Posted by luckylefty on Mar 2, 2009 at 05:37 PM

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  I'm writing an analytical essay on The Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck. Please suggest a possible thesis statement.

  Posted by ponderthis on Feb 12, 2009 at 10:15 AM

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  What is the essential theme about loneliness in this story?

  Posted by sossy2002 on Dec 9, 2008 at 03:21 PM

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  Evaluate the view that Elisa is responsible for her troubles.

  Posted by lalyleroplus on Dec 6, 2008 at 04:26 PM

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  In "The Chrysanthemums" how is Elisa's and Henry's marriage?

  Posted by lalyleroplus on Nov 7, 2008 at 01:40 PM

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  In 'The Chysanthemums," what significance do the flowers have for Eliza?

  Posted by jahd7 on Oct 27, 2008 at 03:48 PM

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  What is the main conflict in "the Chrysanthemums"?  Are there any secondary conflicts, and how are they resolved. 

  Posted by temi07 on Oct 17, 2008 at 10:51 PM

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  What are the main symbols in "The Chrysanthemums" and how are those symbols related to the theme "passion"?

  Posted by lillian01 on Oct 16, 2008 at 12:14 PM

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  How does the setting in "The Chrysanthemums" relate to the theme of passion?

  Posted by mimi07 on Oct 16, 2008 at 12:01 PM

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  What is theme and the meaning in the short story, "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck?

  Posted by jenny2684 on Oct 7, 2008 at 09:37 AM

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  Describe the role of the tinker, including his function and symbolism, in "The Chysanthemums."

  Posted by sydnee on Sep 7, 2008 at 12:48 PM

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  How does her conversation with the stranger become meaningful for Elisa in "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by moppie52691 on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:18 AM

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  How is the plot designed or embellished in "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by najedah on Jun 21, 2008 at 06:53 PM

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  Why does the traveling salesman take an interest in Elisa's chrysanthemums?

  Posted by stephmich on May 21, 2008 at 06:33 AM

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  What did the "speck of dirt" Elisa found along the way tell her about her moments with the "wagon" guy?

  Posted by shaleeka on May 15, 2008 at 10:09 AM

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  The story indicated that Elisa Allen cried like an old woman. How does an old woman cry and why do they cry like this?

  Posted by najedah on May 15, 2008 at 09:58 AM

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  In "The Chysanthemums," what symbols express Elisa's personality?

  Posted by shaleeka on May 14, 2008 at 08:47 AM

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  Why did Elisa cry like an old woman in "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by najedah on May 11, 2008 at 03:23 AM

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  What literary devices are employed in John Steinbeck's "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by rclewis2 on Apr 23, 2008 at 10:04 PM

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  What is the tone in John Steinbeck's "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by rclewis1 on Apr 23, 2008 at 05:58 PM

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  In "The Chrysanthemums," do you feel that Elisa encouraged the tinker's sexual insinuation? Why? What in the text makes you think so?

  Posted by emwerner on Mar 5, 2008 at 06:35 AM

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  What are the major conflicts in "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by gangstamookie on Jan 27, 2008 at 08:38 PM

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  What was the sublime moment in "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by enotes on Dec 6, 2007 at 06:24 PM

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  What is the central idea in Steinbeck's story "The Chrysanthemums?"

  Posted by karebear on Dec 4, 2007 at 03:11 PM

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  What do you think prompts her to act strangely when the repairman stops by?

  Posted by leavythomas on Nov 19, 2007 at 01:35 PM

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  What are the effects of the symbols used in the story?

  Posted by wilbur1 on Nov 5, 2007 at 08:39 AM

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  Why are chrysanthemums rather than another flower like a rose used in this story?

  Posted by bargain02 on Nov 2, 2007 at 12:44 PM

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  Why does Elisa protest at being called "strong"?

  Posted by pinktwilight00 on Oct 5, 2007 at 08:35 AM

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  What are the "yonic symbols" in the story "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by ciciamy on Sep 15, 2007 at 03:00 PM

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  What is the significance of the landscape, the weather, the fog, and the fence in "The Chrysanthemums"?

  Posted by kenken on Sep 15, 2007 at 09:41 AM

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  What kind of genre is The Chrysanthemums, and why does the author use this specific genre?

  Posted by ciciamy on Sep 12, 2007 at 08:36 PM

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  What is the setting of The Chrysanthemums with respect to Salinas Valley?

  Posted by tyoung3 on Sep 12, 2007 at 10:02 AM

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  How do you interpret Elisa’s asking for wine with dinner? How do you account for her new interest in prizefights?

  Posted by help09 on Jul 11, 2007 at 08:49 AM

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  What effect does the visit from the peddler have on Eliza?

  Posted by bsalih on May 24, 2007 at 06:46 PM

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  In a sentence, try to state the short story's theme

  Posted by kamilabanks on Apr 1, 2007 at 11:57 AM

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  What is the main point in The Chrysanthemums?

  Posted by cconditt on Feb 20, 2007 at 08:27 AM