Which statement best explains how lizabeth develops the theme in "marigolds" that beauty can be appreciated even in the worst circumstances? lizabeth realizes that only through the lens of age will she appreciate her experiences as a child. lizabeth determines that miss lottie's ramshackle home was her place of peace and safety. lizabeth recognizes that she and her friends are poor but still have their youth and each other. lizabeth remembers the poverty of her childhood hometown but also the marigolds in miss lottie's yard.

Lizabeth remembers the poverty of her childhood hometown but also the marigolds in Miss Lottie's yard.

Explanation:

In the story "Marigolds," the narrator, Lizabeth, talks about her childhood. This was a childhood that was plagued with poverty. She does not present it as a desirable situation. Nevertheless, within this description, she includes the description of the marigolds in Miss Lottie's backyard. This shows that the flowers had a big impact on her. It also shows that beauty can be appreciated even in the worst circumstances.

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explanation:

the author develops a cold, and scared tone. making the reader shudder with fear, and suddenly become cold. i'm guessing that he's writing a scary novel, or maybe about a chilly december night.