The Chrysanthemums

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The Chrysanthemums
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The Chrysanthemums

• What did the chrysanthemums mean to Elisa? Cite
  evidence.
• How about to Henry?
• How do you account for the difference? What
  implications does this hold for their
  relationship?

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• Was Elisa masculine? Explain.
• Why was Elisa interested in the handyman and vice
  versa?
• Cite a passage that shows an outpouring of
  passion!!!

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• Uh ohHeres the penetrating question What is
  the meaning of Elisas scrubbing herself with
  pumice???
• What did the handyman do with the flowers? What
  does that suggest?

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• How do the flowers function as a symbol?
• State your take on the theme of the story?
• What new knowledge will you take home about
  relationships based on the story?