How does the resolution of lizabeth’s conflict in “marigolds” develop the theme? lizabeth is able to express her deep anger by ripping up all of miss lottie’s marigolds. lizabeth is able to replace the lost marigolds and bring peace to miss lottie’s life. lizabeth realizes that miss lottie is not a witch but a broken person trying to make a little beauty in her world. the late-night outing with her brother brings lizabeth a sense of companionship.

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.