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This story, published in 1942, was a contribution by Steinbeck to the effort to mentally shore up the countries under invasion by Germany at that time. In a town, in a country that is almost without doubt meant to mirror Norway, a conquering invasion force is subjected to the unfaltering resistance of a free people.
The plot is fairly predictable, because we know how the Nazi’s operated during the war when met with resistance. The characters are more stereotypes than individuals, although Steinbe ...more
The plot is fairly predictable, because we know how the Nazi’s operated during the war when met with resistance. The characters are more stereotypes than individuals, although Steinbe ...more
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In this WWII novella, Steinbeck goes straight to heart of several issues revolving around the central theme of freedom. What drives free men, and why they will eventually prevail over tyrants. What they are not willing to endure, but will endure long enough to fight back. Why they can never be truly conquered, even in death. The author even has one of his characters quote Socrates' denunciation from Plato's Apology, which was an ideal way to close this story with heroism and ...more
In this WWII novella, Steinbeck goes straight to heart of several issues revolving around the central theme of freedom. What drives free men, and why they will eventually prevail over tyrants. What they are not willing to endure, but will endure long enough to fight back. Why they can never be truly conquered, even in death. The author even has one of his characters quote Socrates' denunciation from Plato's Apology, which was an ideal way to close this story with heroism and ...more
I would never have thought that I would be a person who suggested and loved and cried over American war propaganda. But I guess that’s Steinbeck for you. A little heavy handed with his messages, but it surprisingly took very little away from the impact of it. A great recommendation from my coworker, 5/5 stars and Steinbeck might now officially be my favorite author???
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