HUMAN RESISTANCE TO DETERMINISTIC FORCES IN THE OCTOPUS BY FRANK NORRIS
Mukhammedova Xulkar EliboyevnaUzbekistan State world languages universityWordly Knowledge Publishing CentreWordly Knowledge Publishing Centre
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)repository2026
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Abstract
This article examines The Octopus by Frank Norris, with particular emphasis on the operation of deterministic forces within the narrative. The novel critically engages with social injustice and exposes the risks associated with unregulated capitalism. It portrays the conflict between California wheat farmers and a dominant railroad corporation, highlighting the imbalance of power between individuals and large economic systems. Despite their persistent labor and resistance, the farmers ultimately face defeat, underscoring the naturalist view that human efforts are often rendered ineffective when confronted with overwhelming structural forces.
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