Marigolds (short story)
What part do the “chaotic emotions of adolescence” (lines 17–18) play in motivating Lizabeth to taunt Miss Lottie?
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The "chaotic emotions of adolescence" are completely responsible for Lizabeth's actions..... as well as her lack of self-control. Lizabeth destroys the flowers because she is angry and frustrated..... why should she allow another beauty, when she herself, is unable to find any.
Marigolds