Ohn Steinbeck's “Cannery Row” offers many interpretations, especially when viewed through the lens of the Holy Bible. From Doc's Christ-like figure to his apostles, Mack and the boys, Cannery Row is full of religious clichés. However, Doc is also considered to be easily angered at times and brings with him many themes found in Old Testament texts and some even older legends. However, if we consider Doc to be the messianic figure that he is, then it wasn't the party that Doc had problems with, nor that it was being held without his knowledge on his property. The problem arises with the process by which Mack and the boys finance the party. The collected green frogs eventually cause Mack and the boys to succumb to greed in an attempt to praise Doc. The collection of frogs used as currency is what sends Doc into a rage. The banality of frogs becomes a major theme in "Cannery Row" as a symbol of subjective greed. Doc needs Mack and the boys to get him frogs only because he doesn't have time when the tide is coming in and the boys do. It offers them pay in exchange for their services and treats the business transaction in a fairly mundane manner. He needs the frogs, yes, but they take a backseat to more important matters like octopus harvesting in La Jolla. He notes that his "relationships with Mack and the boys had always been interesting but had rarely been beneficial to Doc" (Steinbeck 48). So if it were a high priority, Doc would probably use the services of someone more reliable. Rather, Doc uses Mack and the boys as mere entertainment and hopes they provide a good show. Mack and the boys, however, consider work their top priority as it is their first step towards celebration... middle of paper ......oc reestablishes the bond, which was broken by a sense of gluttony greedy praise. The story of Mack and the kids who throw a party in Doc's honor is a story of absolute greed. Ultimately, Mack's abuse of intuition cost him Doc's trust. Mack, Lee, and the boys' use of the frogs to buy Doc's approval brings disaster to town. They have literally brought an ancient plague to Cannery Row, lost nearly all of their profits, and destroyed the sanctity of Doc's lab. They all take it out on superficial means to gain Doc's approval. Each of them tries to gain l Doc's acceptance at Doc's expense. For all their talk about throwing a party in Doc's honor, they completely forgot about him and simply became obsessed with the party. Only after Mack goes to Doc to treat his dog is the bond reforged. Works Cited John 2:14, John 2:16, "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck