The Chrysanthemums The Chrysanthemums is a story that takes place in the Salinas Valley of California. The story\\'s main character is Elisa Allen. Elisa is thirty-five years old. She is a character that goes through development and many changes in the story. Through out the story Elisa Allen goes through both physical and mental changes.\\"In the beginning of the story Elisa is strong and eager\\"). She is working in her garden. Her husband Henry comes over to see her and asks her if she would like to go to town for dinner and a movie. Elisa becomes all happy when Henry asks her to do this. Elisa tells Henry that she would like to go to town. \\"She said she would l