The Odor of Chrysanthemums

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The locomotive engine may be symbolic of Walter. It is an overwhelming thing, strong and powerful, the way that Walter is a huge part of her life. However, it is also impersonable and cold, just as her relationship to her husband is. Her moments with her husband, like "the winding engine" are hurried "with brief pauses". Lawrence describes their intimacy as an "exchanging of nakedness," but without any real connection for long periods of time.

The color red seems to symbolize death. The beginning of the story presents the pit bank with "flames like red sores like its ashy sides". However, death is not presented as a dreadful thing in this story. In

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Approximate Word count = 440
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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