1. Chrysanthemums
In the story of "Chrysanthemums" the tone of hopelessness is revealed through the use of language: specifically, diction, symbols, repetition, and figurative language. Diction is one of the main elements of language unveiled in the story of "Chrysanthemums" supporting the tone of hopelessness. ... This action is referred to once again when she is she is telling him how to care for the chrysanthemums (1062). ... All of these references of imagery support the tone of hopelessness. ... In John Steinbeck's "Chrysanthemums" the tone of hopelessness is revealed through the use of l...
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