... that the dogs can succeed where the humans failed goes a long way in explaining the other character's actions. The four principle characters of McTeague fall short where two "simple-minded- canines win. According to Norris, humans are less than animals; they are slow-witted beasts barely able to come to grips with their own nature. Instead of pretending they are so ... ...

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