The quote from John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" captures the complexity of the banking system and its dehumanizing nature. It suggests that while banks are institutions run by people, they operate in a way that is detached from human empathy and morality. This "monster," which the bank represents, seems to act beyond the control of its individual members, creating an impersonal force that perpetuates hardship for many.
This idea reflects...