In the short story "the chrysanthemums" by john steinbeck, the author describes the foothill ranch as a place where "there was little work to be done." how does this setting contribute to elisa's inner struggle? a. elisa doesn't like her husband speaking to the farmhands. b. although elisa enjoys ranching, she doesn't like taking care of the animals. c. ranch life is boring to elisa, and she feels unfulfilled. d. ranching is hard work, and elisa dislikes the work.