John Steinbeck's characters in his short stories and novels can be represented by Pigasus because?

Question

they are often unusual and unattractive

they are mythological

they often strive to achieve beyond their abilities

Answer 1

- OK. they are often unusual and unattractive:

Pigasus, the flying pig, was used by John Steinbeck throughout his life as a symbol of himself, "earthbound but aspiring."



Danny and his friends such as Jesus Maria are some of my most memorable fiction characters - quite unattractive and unusual like stealing chicken n' booze. (Tortilla Flat)

Answer 2

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John Steinbeck's characters in his short stories and novels can be represented by Pigasus because?
they are often unusual and unattractive

they are mythological

they often strive to achieve beyond their abilities