The Chrysanthemums

Most women have a sense of freedom and independence with men, but they do not shift from protected lives from men to new challenges and new lives. Women encouraged life opportunities to break through types made by important people and trying to become an independent woman others dreamed of. On Allen's farm, chrysanthemum will flourish, but Alice Allen prospers with them. Gentle care, flower growth and health, those who like them are not satisfied with the roots of life.

In the context of romance and sex, women are generally regarded as as beautiful as flowers. In John Steinbeck's short story "The Chrysanthemums", Elisa Allen has never received such recognition. She is a strong woman, but she is frustrated because her husband has never romantically praised her. This kind of depression only deepens as she feels the need to have no children and become a mother. She found her frustration in the garden where she planted a beautiful chrysanthemum.

In the short stories The Chrysanthemums, John Steinbeck uses chrysanthemums as a central symbol to help readers understand the story and identify the emotions and thoughts of the hero. Alissa Allen is a smart and diligent woman, her life is very unhappy. Her frustration came from her husband, she is not jealous as a woman or raising children. She has her own growing garden, taking care of the beautiful chrysanthemum.

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.

Among the chrysanthemums of John Steinbeck, readers were introduced to Elisa Allen who seemed shy. Elisa often raises a pair of chrysanthemums in her age, it seems to be the only acceptor for her care and soft feeling, but it is clearly evident. And her husband Henry suddenly interrupted her steady rhythm from contact with her dry, withered environment.