In the story of The Chrysanthemums Steinbeck describes a setting much

If you look deep into the talk of the chrysanthemums on page 298 you almost get a sense of them talking about child birth. The way they refer to " the way they bloom " (298) and the way Steinbeck speaks of the "budding" (298) and the care that they have to be given. Steinbeck uses many interesting styles in his writings. Styles way different from any other author, his usage of imagery, setting, local color, and characterization get deeper and deeper as you read more of his stories. The more you understand these styles the more interesting Steinbecks works are.

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