This quote was an extraordinary example of how the propaganda in Steinbeck's novel was not well disguised, according to Isherwood. Perhaps though, that Steinbeck was not propagandizing but attempting to bring historical perspective and accuracy to his work. ... Historical research would accurately prove instances where these people lived in squalid conditions in camps called "Hoovervilles."" ... His points could have yielded more credibility if he had included critical details such as a quote from the novel proving his argument in which Ma Joad and Casy were no more than Steinbeck...

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This quote explains a lot about Steinbeck's life and his perspective on the time period in which he lived. ... During his life, Steinbeck lived through many historical events in both the world and the United States. ... Steinbeck is known most famously as a realistic fiction writer in most of his books. ... He won many awards for his writing, especially his fiction works, and he changed literature forever. ... For a national book award for fiction, to a Nobel prize in literature (Tuttleton). ...

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This quote supports the fact that women weren't seen as significantly as men since they still had doubts about them having more authority or being equal in general. ... Another aspect related to the Jazz age is the historical and political roots presented in the novel. ... Although The Great Gatsby is fiction, it provides readers with the veracity of how the other side lived....

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