Thesis Statement: Steinbeck develops the Theme that people who are "strong" independent, and free willed could be hurt through that which they thought was their strongest asset. People can manipulative without you realizing it.

I. Introduction

II. Repairman: He manipulates Elisa

A. He locates her weak spot "the chrysanthemums"

B. He gets the work he wants, "money"

C. He throws away her gift but "keeps the pot" because it might have value

III. Elisa's husband's love is strong and deep

A. He takes her to dinner as soon as he has a little cash

B. He always compliments her and gives in to her every whim

C. He agrees to wine with dinner and go to the fights if "she should like"

IV. Elisa treats her husband cruelly

A. Elisa does not appreciate the life he has provided

B. She retracts from his comfort but absorbs the stranger's...