she hated Marigolds because she did not understand their purpose. She was confused and ignorant. Only after she destroyed the marigolds she realized the error of her ways and became a young woman
My reaction to the destruction of the marigolds when Lizabeth destroyed them was very understanding, everytime Lizabeth glanced at those marigolds she saw her past which she hated. That is why she reacted out of stupidity and anger. My reaction told me i can understand how hard it must be for her to go through her difficulties, suffering, and problems.
- Lauren Wagner
Lizabeth
Lizabeth
How does the climax of the story—Lizabeth’s destruction of the marigolds – begin a rite of passage from childhood to the beginning of womanhood?
How does the climax of the story—Lizabeth’s destruction of the marigolds – begin a rite of passage from childhood to the beginning of womanhood?
How does the climax of the story—Lizabeth’s destruction of the marigolds – begin a rite of passage from childhood to the beginning of womanhood?
In the story "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier, the main events include Lizabeth destroying Miss Lottie's marigolds out of frustration, Lizabeth's realization of the harshness of reality and her empathy toward Miss Lottie, and the symbolic significance of the marigolds representing hope and beauty amid the poverty and despair of the characters.
Lizabeth's father is angry and unhappy due to the harsh living conditions they face in their poverty. Lizabeth internalizes his anger, feeling guilty and hopeless in response. She later acts out destructively by destroying the marigolds that represented hope and beauty in their bleak world.
Lizabeth, her parents, Joey, Miss Lottie, John Burke
she felt sorry for destroying the marigolds so she plants it herself
The climax is when Lizabeth returns to Miss Lottie's garden in the night and destroys her marigolds. She then realizes what she had done was wrong and begins to think more women-like rather than child-like.
In the story "Marigolds," when Lizabeth hears her father cry, she feels a mixture of shame, guilt, and empathy towards her father. She is overwhelmed by the realization of how her actions have hurt her family and the impact of poverty on their lives.
She is able to feel compassion for Miss Lottie.