Question

Over The course of Elisa’s interaction with the stranger how do her feelings and actions toward him change?

Answer 1

The excerpt has been taken from the story "The Chrysanthemums" written by John Steinbeck.

The stranger is described as 'Big man' with a stubble beard who talks to Elisa about her chrysanthemums. Elisa, who has a love for the flowers has her womanly feelings for the stranger and she starts feeling aware that she was a woman.

The man talks in an undertone and feigns being good to her by talking about the flowers. Elisa's eyes shine and she becomes more eager and alert to him. Her emotions are awakened and her sentiments are touched with a sympathy towards the stranger.

Answer 2

She is kind yet distant in the beginning, but she soon begins to open up and trust him.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the story "The Chrysanthemums," Elisa is a married woman who is very unhappy with her life. She feels that her husband does not appreciate her and does not value her enough. When she meets the stranger, Elisa is initially distant and does not want to engage in conversation with him. However, the more they talk, the more Elisa enjoys his company, which causes her to open up and trust him.