Thesis For The Chrysanthemums

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The Chrysanthemums This story written by John Steinbeck, takes place somewhere in the late 1920’s to early 1930’s when this county was coming out from the great depression. The setting takes place during December on a ranch in Salinas Valley California. During this time women’s rights was merging into a great issue. Men are the ones that earn money to support the household, making a living, while women do the house chores. Being in a rural setting Elisa is confined to her garden and house, without much else to do. The author uses metaphor to describe issue in Elisa life. It all begins on a foggy day that closes the valley from the sky like a lid on the mountain that resembles a pot. Elisa, husband Henry was discussing business with two men,