Along with mental stimulation, Optimistic wives that carry their days with contentment and joy probably aren't lacking in the department of sexual satisfaction. ... The story clearly shows how desperate she truly is when she is sexually aroused by the tinker's interest in the Chrysanthemums she works on by stating that her voice grew husky afterwards her breast swelling passionately (Sullivan).This clearly shows the severity of the issue as Elisa has to resort to the tinker who she just meets as opposed to her husband, to get some sense of excitement towards her sexual activity. ...

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