What inspired Steinbeck to focus on the themes of labor and social injustice in this story?
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What inspired Steinbeck to focus on the themes of labor and social injustice in this story?
Did anyone else find the characters' moral dilemmas more compelling than the plot itself?
How do you think Steinbeck’s writing style influences the emotional weight of the story?