In the short story "the chrysanthemums," by john steinbeck, what does the author use to provide the reader with clues about henry's character?
a. henry's interactions with other characters
b. a physical description of henry
c. author's footnotes
d. preexisting knowledge

The correct answer is "A".

In the novel "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck, Henry Allen is the owner of a foothill ranch in Salinas Valley, California. He and his wife, Elisa work in the fields growing different agricultural products. Henry's interactions with his wife seem to be very elaborated as he often teases her, generating curiosity in her, which lead her to ask more about what Henry was trying to say. He definitely seems like a likable person who shows empathy towards others, as he senses changes in his wife's mood rapidly.

answer: i am not sure but i think you should go for c

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