Too good at survival - How "The Flowers" depicts a society that forces its children to mature too early.

The text “The Flowers” by Alice Walker fantastically portrays the corrupting nature of society and the inhumane awakenings that children are subject to through the depiction of flowers and seasons. At the start of the short story, Myop, the protagonist of the tale was depicted as a young girl that lived happily in her farm. The lighthearted description of her naïve and optimistic personality creates a contrast between her present and her upcoming destiny. The story describes her taking care of her family and the farm animals. Her nonchalant, uncareful attitude highlights her lack of…