The Chrysanthemums

The Chrysanthemums John Steinbeck As you know, women have often been portrayed as the weaker sex when compared to men but do not ask me why. It’s been like that throughout the history of mankind. As a result of these assumptions, many women have been bravely trying hard to dissociate themselves from this frame of mind and become more independent with their lives. "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck is one story that addressed this …showed first 75 words of 898 total…

…showed last 75 words of 898 total…confidently over the fence." He is the first person who wants to enter her world. Later on, she decides to let him in her garden and, with that act, breaks the barrier that has isolated her from outside influences. At first glance, this is a simple story with an ordinary plotline. But the deeper we understand it, we start to discover that life have its limits and restrictions especially for women which are usually indefinable.