How does the setting of a small town during the great depression affect the characters and plot of "gumption"?
a. the characters face difficult problems with few resources.
b. the characters are wealthy and have many options for resolving conflicts.
c. the characters care little about their living conditions and opportunities.
d. the characters see more and more opportunities and feel optimistic.

at the beginning of the story, elisa just has the small idea of wanting more attention, but as the story progressed, her desire for more attention grew larger. before she talked to the man with the wagon she was just focused on her chrysanthemums but when she talked to him and got some attention she enjoyed it, so she decided to get all dolled up for henry. but when they were on the way to dinner she was so upset because she saw the flowers on the side of the road and realized the man didn't take interest in her like she thought.