Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

How does the resolution of Lizabeth’s conflict in “Marigolds” develop the theme?


A: By looking at what was beneath the surface of Miss Lottie, Lizabeth recognizes why the old woman tended the marigolds.

B: By recognizing the truth about herself, Lizabeth is able to make the decision to leave an impoverished life.

C: By defying her parents, Lizabeth takes the first steps toward adulthood.

D: By destroying the beauty of the marigolds, Lizabeth is able to bring Miss Lottie to a better understanding of reality.

Answer 1

A: By looking at what was beneath the surface of Miss Lottie, Lizabeth recognizes why the old woman tended the marigolds.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

A: By looking at what was beneath the surface of Miss Lottie, Lizabeth recognizes why the old woman tended the marigolds.

Step-by-step explanation:

WHen Lizbeth sees her whole world crumbled and then goes and destroys all of the garden of Miss Lottie, an old woman that had no family, she realized why she took such good and loving care of the marigolds, because she had nothing and the marigolds were the only happy among the dirt that was left for her after life had taken everything from her.