Figurative Language Sentences In Marigolds By Eugenia Collier

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In the story "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier there are several figurative language sentences and symbols that have meaning to the overall theme of the story. "Everything was suddenly out of tune, like a broken accordion." (Collier 11) This means that Lizabeth is explaining everything she is going through and how her life and emotions are. She uses an accordion to describe this because an accordion is a fun and upbeat instrument and a "broken accordion" is the complete opposite. "I lay the pallet, still as stone..."(Collier 11) This means Lizabeth had her face down with her hand over her ears not moving. Moreover, the simile "My mother's voice was like a cool, dark room in summer. " (Collier 10) means Lizabeth is describing her mom in a way that