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Redefining Group-man:An application of the flexible phalanx theory

Author(s) -

Berardino Christopher

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

international journal of english and literature

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2141-2626

DOI - 10.5897/ijel2013.0515

Subject(s) - battle , phalanx , proximal phalanx , key (lock) , tone (literature) , fallacy , democracy , art , history , philosophy , political science , law , literature , ancient history , epistemology , medicine , politics , computer science , computer security , anatomy

Steinbeck’s earlier works, “The Vigilante” and In Dubious Battle are described with a tangibly cynical tone towards the nature of man, and the destructive potential of misguided “phalanxes.” However, his later works, The Grapes of Wrath and Cannery Row offer a positive and even hopeful view on the potential of these phalanxes. The reason for this shift lies within Steinbeck’s development of “influential actors” and their ability to cultivate democratic communities. Key words: Steinbeck, phalanx, group-man, grapes of wrath, in dubious battle, cannery row, the vigilante, Berardino.

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