John Steinbecks "The Red Pony". The Moral Maturation of the Boy Jody

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Focusing on character development, this seminar paper examines how Jody's understanding of the world and ethics evolves through each story in Steinbeck's collection. The analysis highlights a subtle narrative technique where changes in Jody's character from one story are evident in the subsequent ones. While each story can function independently, this interconnectedness creates a novel-like structure, enriching the overall thematic depth of the series. The paper received high marks for its insightful exploration of these literary dynamics.