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Themes of Economic Hardship in Steinbeck's Works

Explore the themes of economic hardship, unfair treatment of the poor, greed, sickness, death, and murder in John Steinbeck's works, examining the parallels between his stories set in California, during the Great Depression and post-WWI era. This analysis delves into the setting, themes, and plot elements prevalent in Steinbeck's narratives, shedding light on societal struggles and human experiences during tumultuous times.

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Themes of Economic Hardship in Steinbeck's Works

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  1. Steinbeck’s Other Works Story Similarities By: Brandon Mullen and Cory Burgher

  2. Themes: Economic Hardship Unfair treatment of the poor and non-European races Greed Sickness Death and murder

  3. Themes: Economic Hardship The Great Depression There is a drought and it’s hard to find a good job Death by illness and by murder California

  4. Themes: Economic Hardship Unfair treatment of the poor Hardships from WWI Death and murder California Seduction

  5. Themes: Economic Hardship The Great Depression Mental illness Death and murder California Seduction

  6. Setting • California • From late 18 hundreds to early 19 hundreds • The Great Depression and post WWI

  7. Plot • Economic hardship • Unfair treatment of the poor and non-European races • Seduction • Death by illness and by murder

  8. Bibliography • www.sparknotes.com

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