Answer and Explanation:
"Cannery Row" is set at the time of the great depression, where unemployment was high and the economic quality of people was low. Within this context, Cannery Row's environment shows itself as a humble place, populated by the working class that is struggling to survive. The environment presents many social and economic difficulties, making its inhabitants also appear humble. However, the environment also proves to be friendly, as a result of its friendly, kind and kind community with each other.
