Symbolism in "the Crysanthemums" Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 4 pages of analysis of Symbolism in "the Crysanthemums".

Symbolism in "the Crysanthemums" Essay | Essay

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Symbolism in "the Crysanthemums"

Summary: Analyzes John Steinbeck's story, "The Chrysanthemums." Explores the use of symbolism in the text and provides a plot summary.
"A symbol is an act, person, thing, or spectacle that stands for something else, by association a usually broader idea in addition to its own literal meaning" (Cassill & Bausch, 1728). John Steinbeck's "The Chrysanthemums" may seem as a story describing a simple day with the Allen couple. It begins with Elisa Allen working in her garden and her husband, Henry Allen, negotiating with two suited business men that want to purchase steers. They seem to engage in conversations and go about their day as they normally would do. By the time the story ends, they are on their way to dinner and a movie. At first glance, this story may seem as nothing special, just a day in the life of fairly happy couple attempting to enjoy their marriage. However, there is much more under the surface of what is written. The story has a relative amount of symbols...

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