John Steinbeck could have never predicted the success of what would probably be called his masterpiece Grapes of Wrath. ... Steinbeck obviously had to have quite a large amount of knowledge to compose such a novel, but that wasn't what made the book. ... Steinbeck also used many different literary techniques to portray the whole feeling. ... Steinbeck's techniques and great writing style are what made this story of such a traumatic time so terrific. ... It was the great talent of Steinbeck, which brought this novel to so many people, and gave a great gift of knowledge to me. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Two primary examples of this theme are the literary works by John Steinbeck and Ayn Rand, The Grapes of Wrath and Anthem, respectively. ... The Grapes of Wrath is a novel by John Steinbeck that exposes the desperate conditions under which the migratory farm families of America during the 1930's lived. ... Throughout the novel, Steinbeck consistently focuses on the treatment of the migrant farmers. ...

• Word Count: 1049
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Lyngvo-stylistical analysis of the extract from John Steinbeck's lyrical story The Pearl- A lyrical story of John Steinbeck is called The Pearl-. ... John Steinbeck tells what happens in the purely objective sense; he just describes deeds, words, gestures, without going into the minds of the characters and without giving his own comment. ...

• Word Count: 691
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

John Steinbeck, the author of the novel, uses multiple literary techniques to convey the theme of brotherhood. Steinbeck uses the self-family-society motif, biblical allusion, and logical ending to portray this theme. ... Later in the novel, Tom starts to show his care for his family when he knocks Uncle John unconscious. Uncle John is drunk and wants to be by himself and leave the family, but Tom, knowing his mother would not approve of a family separation, takes Uncle John back to the truck to unite with the family. ... John Steinbeck utilizes various techniques in creating his ma...

• Word Count: 1107
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• Grade Level: High School

In John Steinbecks, Of Mice and Men, people could argue over the main theme. ... "Loneliness", "innocence", "freedom" or "dreams" do impact this novel slightly, but in John Steinbecks, Of Mice and Men, the main motif is relationships and the representation of the good, the bad and the ugly. ...

• Word Count: 690
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, is the story of a passionate woman who is held back by her husband from reaching her full potential. This story line strikes a strong comparison to John Steinbeck's, "The Chrysanthemums". Using characterization, both authors created women who have a desire to b...

• Word Count: 634
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"The Murder" as an Anti-Feminist Story Feminism is defined as the principle that women should have political, economic, and social rights equal to those of men. One may be able to suggest that the short story "The Murder" by John Steinbeck is an anti-feminist story. This suggestion would be plausib...

• Word Count: 779
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School