"Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier

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Across
  1. 2. adj: Powerless; helpless
  2. 4. v: Frightened
  3. 8. n: Revenge
  4. 10. These symbolize beauty and hope in the impoverished neighborhood.
  5. 12. This action from Lizabeth towards the marigolds represents her internal struggle and frustration.
  6. 13. The narrative perspective of the story.
  7. 14. Seemingly; apparently
  8. 16. As the protagonist transitions to adulthood, the story theme of the loss of ____.
  9. 17. In Greek and Roman mythology, spirits who pursue people who have committed crimes, sometimes driving them mad.
Down
  1. 1. Not generous
  2. 2. Not explainable or understandable
  3. 3. The main character who reflects on a significant event from her youth.
  4. 5. Inconsistency; lack of agreement or harmony
  5. 6. Vague; shapeless
  6. 7. The story is set during a time of economic hardship in America.
  7. 9. The character who owns the marigolds.
  8. 11. n: Deep feelings of guilt and repentance
  9. 15. Calm indifference to pleasure or pain