The setting feels isolated and closed in. (Answer for apex)
She was uncomfortable in his presence.
not neccessarily, it doesnt have to do with an author at all
from dread to calm :) - hope this helps
There are six methods of characterization in literature. These include physical description, attitude and feelings, thoughts, dialogue, reactions of others, as well asÊactions.
the story was lighthearted :) hopes this helps
That she feels trapped by her surroundings.
That she feels trapped by her surroundings
In "The Chrysanthemums," Elisa's feelings of being trapped are foreshadowed when she tends to her garden with great care but feels a sense of confinement in her life. The description of her strong, robust chrysanthemums symbolizes her untapped potential and desire for freedom, yet she remains restricted by her domestic role. The imagery of the closed fence surrounding her garden further emphasizes her isolation and yearning for something beyond her current existence. This sense of entrapment intensifies as she interacts with the traveling man, highlighting her longing for connection and escape.
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Elisa feels trapped in "The Chrysanthemums" because she is constrained by societal expectations that limit her role to being a wife and homemaker. She longs for opportunities to express her creativity and intellect, but she is confined to a narrow domestic sphere, leading to feelings of frustration and emotional confinement.
The description of the Salinas Valley as a closed pot mirrors Elisa's own feelings of being trapped and confined in her life. Just as the valley is enclosed and unable to freely release its energy, Elisa also feels stifled and constrained in her role as a woman in society. This imagery emphasizes her desire for freedom and longing for fulfillment beyond her limited existence.
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Poems are generally about a description of a moment, of feelings, of a place or of a feeling.
On every side it sat like a lid on the mountains...
Subjective: emotional, personal, or impressionistic (uses biases and personal feelings)
She was uncomfortable in his presence.
From dread to calm...