The Chrysanthemums What is the author's tone in The Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 02:31 Last updated by Cat on 18 Mar 00:37
The tone of the story is neutral, if not detached. Because the reader does not have access to Elisa's private thoughts, the story lacks the intense emotion of her inner frustrations. Instead, it has a distant, plaintive, somewhat melancholy tone.