In Marigolds how does the author use of tone help describe Elizabeth's perception of her childhood?

Question

-her tone sounds solemn at first showing that she was reflecting over her sad or hard childhood. Then it switches to matter of fact because she realizes she did wrong and how that made her responsible

Answer 1

Describe the author's tone in "Marigolds" and explain how she establishes that tone.

Answer 2

The author uses the image of a cage more than once in the story. In at least 100 words, describe how she uses this image, and its importance to the story.

Answer 3

but why does she image a cage more than once

Answer 4

She images a cage because she's trapped in a reality.