Cannery Row by John Steinbeck is a novel set in Monterey, California, during the Great Depression. The story revolves around the lives of the residents of Cannery Row, a waterfront street lined with sardine canneries, where diverse characters create a rich tapestry of community and survival. The central character is Doc, a marine biologist who runs a laboratory and collects specimens from the ocean. Doc is a well-liked and respected figure...