In "Miss Lottie's Marigolds," damaging the marigolds is Elizabeth's final act of childhood since her destructive conduct leads to thoughts of sympathy for Miss Lottie.
According to the narrative, it is impossible to be both kind and innocent. Elizabeth is no longer innocent since she feels sympathy after burning the flowers. Childhood comes to an end with the loss of innocence.
Elizabeth is the narrator and protagonist of the narrative. As a fourteen-year-old, she is transitioning from childish carelessness to adult conscientiousness.
Miss Lottie is an elderly neighbor who takes care of her cherished marigolds, which represent the possibilities of beauty in the face of adversity.
The premise or moral of Eugenia Collier's short tale "Marigolds" is that it is impossible to have both innocence and compassion. Though Lizabeth's treatment towards Miss Lottie is venomous, it stems from her inability to distinguish between right and evil.
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