Essays on Chrysanthemums

The Chrysanthemums is a short story written by John Steinbeck. It was first published in October 1937, as part of a collection of short stories called The Long Valley.The story takes place in Salinas Valley, California. Elisa Allen is a thirty-five-year-old woman who lives on a ranch with her husband, Henry. Elisa is a strong, capable woman who takes care of the ranch while her husband is away working. She is also a talented gardener, and she spends her days tending to her chrysanthemums.One day, a stranger named Teddy arrives at the ranch. He is a wanderer who is looking for work. Elisa is immediately drawn to him, and she begins to flirt with him. Teddy is attracted to Elisa, but he is not sure if she is interested in him.Later that day, Henry comes home from work. He is tired and dirty, and he does not want to talk to Elisa. This hurts her, and she withdraws into herself.The next day, Teddy asks Elisa to go for a walk with him. She agrees, and they walk to a nearby hill. Teddy tells Elisa that he loves her, and she is surprised. She tells him that she does not love him, but she is touched by his declaration.Later that day, Elisa goes into town to get some supplies. While she is there, she sees a group of men laughing and joking. They are talking about Teddy, and they make fun of him. Elisa is angry, and she confronts the men. They apologize, and she leaves.When she gets home, she tells Henry what happened. She is still angry, but she also feels sorry for Teddy. Henry does not understand why she is so interested in Teddy.The next day, Teddy comes to the ranch to say goodbye. He is leaving to go back on the road. Elisa gives him a bag of chrysanthemums, and they say goodbye.As Teddy walks away, Elisa realizes that she is in love with him. She is sad that he is leaving, but she is also happy that she finally found someone who loves her for who she is.

The Chrysanthemums is a short story by John Steinbeck in which a woman named Elisa Allen is frustrated with her life as a housewife. She feels trapped in her role and yearns for something more. When a stranger comes to town and shows interest in her chrysanthemums, Elisa is thrilled. She feels seen and appreciated for the first time in a long time. However, the stranger is only interested in the flowers and not in Elisa herself. When he leaves, Elisa is heartbroken. She feels that she will never have what she wants in life and she cries.

The main conflict in The Chrysanthemums is Elisa's dissatisfaction with her life. She feels trapped in her role as a housewife and yearns for a more exciting life. Her husband Henry tries to be supportive, but he doesn't really understand her feelings. This leads to tension in their relationship.