What we learn about our friends on a road trip may be very different from whatwe learn about them in their homes or at school. Characters in a story can alsochange when they move from one place to another. Authors use setting — thetime and place of a story — as a device to reveal particular aspects of a character.In John Steinbeck's "The Chrysanthemums," the shift of the setting from the ranchto the road plays a crucial role in the development of the main character, Elisa.Conclusion:In conclusion, Steinbeck uses the different settings in "The Chrysanthemums" tohelp us understand the main character, Elisa, more fully. We first learn about Elisaby observing her connection to the chrysanthemum garden and her interactionsthere. Later, different aspects of Elisa's character — including her complex feelings— are revealed while she is traveling in a car. We might think that setting is justthe backdrop of a story and not important, but when we pay attention to the cluesan author gives us about a character, we see just how important the setting is.This activity will focus on the following skills:English 9 Sem 11.2.81.2.8

"The Chrysanthemums," by John Steinbeck. Then answer the question.Elisa lives in the Salinas Valley. Why did this make her more willing to talk to the man traveling in the caravan?A.She knew her dog was watching out for her.B.She had a lot of neighbors.C.She was lonely and unaware of the danger of strangers.D.She had scissors in her pockets.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is the reader first introduced to in John Steinbeck's "The Chrysanthemums"?A.The climaxB.The authorC.The settingD.The conflict

The Chrysanthemums," by John Steinbeck. Then answer the question.Elisa is surprised by the man in the caravan. Which of the following reasons most likely led him to her?A.He needed to purchase supplies.B.The country roads confused him.C.He had lost his dog in the vast, open areas.D.He was looking for an adventure.

In the short story "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck, the foothill ranch is described as a place where "there was little work to be done." How does the setting best reflect Elisa's frustrations?A.Sick and unwell, Elisa wants to stay in bed all day.B.Bored with ranch life, Elisa longs for adventure.C.The ranch is too large for her and her husband to run.D.Elisa is cruel and yells at her husband for not working.

The Chrysanthemums," by John Steinbeck. Then answer the question.Which story element has the most influence over Elisa's physical appearance?A.SettingB.Point of ViewC.ThemeD.PlotSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS