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In Dubious Battle
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A labor organizer leads fruit pickers in a strike against a corrupt orchard owner in 1930s California.

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  1. How does the concept of power and control manifest in the novel 'In Dubious Battle'?
  2. Discuss the role of unity and solidarity among the striking workers in 'In Dubious Battle'.
  3. How does John Steinbeck use symbolism to convey deeper meanings in the novel?
  4. Examine the character development of Jim Nolan throughout the story.
  5. In what ways does the theme of social justice and inequality play out in the narrative?
  6. Discuss the significance of the title 'In Dubious Battle' and its relation to the events in the novel.
  7. How does the setting of the story contribute to the overall tone and atmosphere of the novel?