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John Steinbeck opens "The Chrysanthemums" by describing the setting, focusing on the landscape and the Salinas Valley. He also introduces the main character, Elisa, as she tends to her garden with a sense of nurturing and care. The author establishes a sense of isolation and longing in Elisa through her interactions with her husband.

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