Back in Monterrey, the Fauna and the boys have arranged for the party to happen, and everybody in Cannery Row has been invited and given a costume assignment. They have really tried hard to make Doc and Suzy a couple. The play will have a Romeo and Juliet theme, with a wedding and all kinds of suggestions for the two to get together. Suzy has been going and hanging out with Doc, and he has been secretly enjoying her company.
Old Jingle, one of Doc's older friends has started to visit Doc frequently. They drink together, and think of old times. So far, everything was going great for the party, but it flops, and all the work that Fauna did to make Suzy one of her Golden Girls is lost. (girls that she has helped graduate from the Bear Flag to a husband) Suzy, very upset to know that she was set up with Doc up and leaves the Bear Flag.
With nowhere to go she stays in one of the empty boilers, and with no place to make money, she takes a position at the Golden Poppy. (I think that Steinbeck is emphasizing gold with "gold girls" and the "golden poppy" because gold is a symbol of quality and wealth. He is showing that though Suzy did not become a wedded woman, she took the opportunity to be independent)
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Hi, Cristobol, this is your teacher.
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC entries. I'm a huge Steinbeck fan also. You expertly blend summary of the book with your commentary about it. I look forward to reading more from you!
You have 2/4 entries for the 1/27 blog grading. If you're having trouble finding time to blog, remember the lab is open every day before school--room 217. You don't need a pass if you knock on the side door beside it.