Study Guide to Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

Would you like some help understanding this novel? In Cannery Row, John Steinbeck portrays the disenfranchised, down-and-outs of Monterey and finds beauty and value in their lives. This guide will allow you to explore the themes and literary devices used in this popular novella and prompt you to develop your own ideas and thoughts about the text, through using the commentary and insightful questions. Literary terms are defined and the reader is encouraged to develop their understanding through finding examples in the text. Two graphic organizers are included.