Question

What is the symbolic meaning of marigolds in the novel?

• A. They represent the hope and potential for growth in Pecola's life.
• B. They symbolize wealth and luxury.
• C. They serve as a sign of the community's disintegration.
• D. They are used as a metaphor for the fragility of life.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. They represent the hope and potential for growth in Pecola's life.

The marigolds symbolize the possibility of hope and growth, but their failure to grow mirrors Pecola’s tragic inability to find love, stability, or happiness.