How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
I tossed about until Charley grew angry with me and told me "Ftt" several times. But Charley doesn't have our problems. He doesn't belong to a species clever enough to split the atom but not clever enough to live in peace with itself. (4.4.86)
Once again, Steinbeck uses Charley as an important focal point in critiquing human beings. He makes a compelling point: Charley might be a dog, but at least he hasn't made the catastrophic mistake of unleashing devastating technology in a non-peaceful world. Hmm, good point