The unrecognized ending of Cannery Row In John Steinbeck's novel, Cannery Row, Steinbeck attempts to display various themes, all the while focusing on bringing the row itself to life. ... While in chapter thirty, the poem acts as a pleasantry for Doc to read to his guest, in chapter thirty two the poem reflects on Cannery Row itself, and the story that Steinbeck has narrated about it... However, after being translated into the form in which it is read in Cannery Row, the poem is not much more than a mere love poem that brings tears to the eyes of Doc's invitees. ... (293 words;...

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• Grade Level: High School

Mack and The Boys In the offbeat novel Cannery Row by John Steinbeck, Mack and the Boys are significant characters that represent a great deal more than one would think. ... They just know the nature of things too well to be caught in that wanting." (142) Doc, the owner of a specimen supply house in Cannery Row, knows the nature of the boys quite well. ... They live in a run-down fishmeal shack owned by Lee Chong, the grocer of the Row. ...

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Cannery Row In John Steinbeck's novel, Cannery Row, there are many examples reflecting the author's principles of life. ... The grocery store is particularly important to the community as a place to buy cheap whiskey or "Old Tennis Shoes" as the people of Cannery Row portray it. Lee Chong has done well by being clever and serving the people of Cannery Row. ...

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• Grade Level: High School