Question

What is the significance of marigold seeds in the novel?

• A. They symbolize wealth
• B. They predict the seasons
• C. They represent hope and rebirth
• D. They ward off evil

Answer 1

Answer:

C. They represent hope and rebirth

Claudia and Frieda plant marigolds hoping they will bloom if Pecola's baby survives. The failure of the flowers to grow parallels the tragic loss of Pecola’s baby .