Danny is a "paisano", descended from the Spanish settlers who arrived in California centuries before. He is quick to offer shelter to his fellow gentlemen when he suddenly inherits two houses, until he tires of his responsibilities and disappears. "New Longman Literature: Steinbeck" offers a complete study programme for Steinbeck novels. Each text contains a detailed introductory section and notes and activities for each chapter, all written for a range of abilities and designed to develop pupils' knowledge of the text and their skills of analysis. The "Programme of Study" section contains questions that help students improve their exam technique.