The Chrysanthemums
โ Scribed by John Steinbeck
- Book ID
- 112114950
- Publisher
- Harper's Magazine
- Year
- 1937
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 147 KB
- Category
- Fiction
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
The story's major theme is about gender roles and the oppression of women. Trapped in her role as "wife", "gardener", and "housekeeper", Elisa longs to have more agency, but can only watch from a distance as her husband negotiates business deals, and ask for small favors like wine at dinner.
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