How did Sinclair’s portrayal of greed shape the novel's overall message?
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How did Sinclair’s portrayal of greed shape the novel's overall message?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the characters' choices—were they purely villains or products of their environment?
What inspired Sinclair to set this story during the oil boom era, and how does that choice influence the story’s impact?
