Loneliness, Sympathy, and Remuneration in Cannery Row by John SteinbeckMany themes have been depicted in Cannery Row. These themes give the piece depth and fascination. The three most significant themes are loneliness, sympathy and remuneration, allowing the story to reach many areas of life. In the story of Cannery Row, loneliness is a main theme in the characters' lives. One of these themes is loneliness. “He was a dark and lonely man. » Nobody liked him. Nobody cared about him” (Page 6). The severity of his solitude makes this theme one of the most important. This man's isolation can penetrate one's innermost thoughts and leave them with a sense of belonging after hearing this character's anguish. Moreover, a man who was not entirely alone nevertheless felt isolated. “Despite his kindness and his friends, Doc was a lonely and ostracized man. » (Page 132). An individual can be surrounded by many people, but not have the one good friend they need. Isolation takes many different forms that can be d...