In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle is a novel by John Steinbeck. Like many of his stories, it is set in The Great Depression. It tells the story of individuals in the Party (hinted to be Communists) who tried to incite riots throughout Central California.

In Dubious Battle offers examples of the following tropes:

 * Animal Motifs: Dogs. Several characters are described like dogs, and dogs in general are featured prominently in the novel.