Question
What does the destruction of miss Lottie’s marigolds symbolize?
A. The end of childhood
B. The triumph of man over nature
C. The destruction of the town
D. Long loss of hope and beauty
A. The end of childhood
B. The triumph of man over nature
C. The destruction of the town
D. Long loss of hope and beauty
Answers
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The destruction of Miss Lottie's marigolds symbolizes **A. The end of childhood**. In the context of the story "Marigolds" by Eugenia W. Collier, the marigolds represent beauty and hope in a difficult environment. Their destruction signifies a loss of innocence and the transition from childhood to a more mature understanding of the complexities of life.