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JOHN STEINBECK
- Steinbeck hand-wrote all of his manuscripts; they were later typed out by his publisher.
- When Steinbeck was four years old, he was given a pony. This pony was the inspiration for his series "The Red Pony".
- He showed a strong interest in writing from a young age.
BEFORE THE GREAT DEPRESSION
- Life was flourishing, and many people had jobs.
- Income was very good, and people were well off.
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WHAT LED TO THE GREAT DEPRESSION
- Many believe that the main cause of the Great Depression was the stock market crash in 1929.
- Another cause of the Great Depression was that many banks failed throughout the 1930's.
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EVERYDAY LIFE
- Very few people actually worked, the unemployment rate was at an all time high.
- Food was scarce, and not many people had enough food for all three meals.
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OUTSIDERS
"Outsiders" are treated the same way that the name sounds. They are excluded for a particular reason, whether it be their physical appearance or their personality.
MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
Many mentally ill in today's society are treated very poorly, and many people see them as a burden
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
Many physically handicapped are treated the same as mentally handicapped people, and many people mistreat them
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THE ELDERLY
A great deal of elderly people are mentally or physically handicapped, so they are also treated like burdens
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BLUE-COLLAR WORKERS
Blue collar workers are often looked down upon, but they make honest livings and are good people
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