Using John Steinbeck’s “The Chrysanthemums” as the source to cite, write a five-paragraph essay in response to: Elisa Allen lives an enclosed life with her husband, Henry. Define just what type of enclosure Elisa deals with and how that represents her personality, especially when the tinker shows up. How does her interaction with the tinker affect her, why? Is the ending of this short story simply depressing or is it representative of something else Steinbeck was trying to convey? Form your thesis statement, find three citations (remember, one per supporting paragraph), and argue your point.
