Slouching Toward Bethlehem

Describe symbolism in Slouching Toward Bethlehem by Joan Didion

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In the novel, California stands as a symbol of the American Dream. Ironically, it is also seen as a symbol of consumerism, violence, and social breakdown.

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Slouching Towards Bethlehem