Character Analysis of Elisa Allen in The Chrysanthemums by Steinbeck

Many readers analyze Steinbeck's short story "Chrysanthemum" and feel that Elisa's flower represents her suppressed libido and her anger and resentment to men. Some even advertised the symbol of flowers and the masculine behavior of Elisa, suggesting that I could not establish a true relationship between myself and others. Her masculine qualities and her chrysanthemum are sufficient to completely satisfy her. In this article I will explain the opposite view. Instead, it would argue that Erisa's chrysanthemum and her masculine characteristics are the natural manifestations of the men's dominant world.

The analysis of the role of Elisa Allen by John Steinbeck 's "The Chrysanthemums" captures the day of a woman' s life enthusiastic about living a more fulfilling life. Elisa was first drawn as a woman whose work exceeded her ability. Over time, strangers easily entered into their lives, filled with hope for change and excitement through the operation of words. When Elisa finally realized that she had gotten used to it, we learned that these new discoveries' hopes were overwhelmed.

Kiku John Steinbeck's Chrysanthemum is a story taken in the Salinas Valley, California. The main character of the story is Elisa Allen. It is Elisa. 35 years old. She is a character who experienced many changes in development and stories. Through the story, Elisa Allen experienced physical and psychological changes. "Elisa is strong and enthusiastic at the beginning of the story." She works in the garden. Her husband, Henry came to see her and asked if she would like to go to the city to see dinner and movies.

John Steinbeck 's "Chrysanthemum" John Steinbeck explains Elisa Allen in "The Chrysanthemums" with his own language and behavior only. From these, the reader gathers Elisa 's power, leaning and desire; her way of talking about her chrysanthemum not only shows her confidence but also expresses her way to compensate for the intimacy of her marriage. But at the end of the story, the reader noticed that Elisa was completely different, and it marked her epiphany influence on her.