Cannery+Row

Juxtaposition in Cannery Row In the short story written by John Steinbeck, there are two characters in particular that set themselves apart from each other by being complete opposites. Lee Chong is the owner of a grocery store who doesn't do any favors for anybody unless they benefit him monetarily. Chong's grocery store is in a neighborhood where poverty is prevalent, so he acts very stingy and frugal so as to not be dooped out of his earnings. Doc on the other hand, is a biologist who collects animals for sale or study, he is the nicest man in town and does favors for people whether or not it benefits him.