John Steinbeck’s The Chrysanthemums Essay -- John Steinbeck The Chrysa

In John Steinbecks The Chrysanthemums, the reader is introduced to the seemingly timid and shy enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay Allen. Elisa is routinely planting her yearly sets of Chrysanthemums, which appear to be the sole receptor of her caring and gentle touch, but all the while it is lucid that the chrysanthemum stems seemed too small and easy for her energy. Her hidden eagerness seems not only out of place, but out of touch with her dry and wilted surroundings, of which her husband, Henry, absolutely interrupts her steady pace. Inquiring of dinner plans, he is quickly shutteredout, so that Elisa can continue her work in the fenced in tip bed. This seems to be the only place on the ranch that belongs to her, and thus devoting the entireness of her time, and consideration, towards this lonely sandy square. It isnt long before another pause comes cluttering up to country road toward the Allen Ranch. This time it comes in the form of a worn wagon, drawn by two mismatched horses, and a big rugged man sitting behind the reins. Elisa appears to be about static as she introduces herself to the peddler, making it known that he is drawing her away(p) from her duties. But the peddler, who is just trying to find something to fix-up for money, sparks a vigor in Elisa, and she suddenly gains interest in everything he says, as benign as it may be. This peddler, who merely adapted Elisas routine, has immediately altered her life. The change in routine is the first in many geezerhood for her...