Comparing people to an event or object makes it easy to comprehend the ways those people think, react, and feel. In The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, it can be difficult to see the exact perspective of each character unless it is compared with subjects the reader understands. Rose of Sharon’s innocence and fear can easily be explained through comparison. In addition, indicating that her experiences are equivalent to something else makes it easier to make sense of her decisions. Rose of Sharon is like a baby bird learning to live on its own. Similar to a baby bird, Rose of Sharon is fearful of new experiences and dedicates herself to learning. She becomes passionate about giving her baby everything it needs, which is shown in the quote
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This is similar to when a bird is finally left by its mother and is forced to fend for itself. She is in denial that she is on her own, refusing to believe that her husband would leave her behind. When the Joads decide to go on to another camp, she says, “”I want Connie. I an’t a-goin till he comes back.”” (Steinbeck 277). This is an example of her denial now that her protector is gone. She becomes anxious easily right after her abandonment, and consequently, she worries too much for her own good. Rose even gets to the point of saying ““Connie’s gone, an’ I ain’t getting’ good food. I ain’t getting’ milk.”” (Steinbeck 393). This quote illustrates Rose’s fear and uncertainty of what is going to happen to her without Connie. These quotes relate to the metaphor because of the uncertainty any animal or person would feel on their first days fending for …show more content…
Rose of Sharon, though, must deal with personal problems before she is fully focused on her need to provide for herself. That is the difference between characters in The Grapes of Wrath and animals. The characters say that they know their place, and that straying from what they see as ‘their role’ is strange. Animals do whatever they need to survive, and they have no role they need to follow in order to fit in to their societies. This comparison of Rose of Sharon to a baby bird can be used for real people and still be understood, which shows its effectiveness in explaining thoughts and
This is similar to when a bird is finally left by its mother and is forced to fend for itself. She is in denial that she is on her own, refusing to believe that her husband would leave her behind. When the Joads decide to go on to another camp, she says, “”I want Connie. I an’t a-goin till he comes back.”” (Steinbeck 277). This is an example of her denial now that her protector is gone. She becomes anxious easily right after her abandonment, and consequently, she worries too much for her own good. Rose even gets to the point of saying ““Connie’s gone, an’ I ain’t getting’ good food. I ain’t getting’ milk.”” (Steinbeck 393). This quote illustrates Rose’s fear and uncertainty of what is going to happen to her without Connie. These quotes relate to the metaphor because of the uncertainty any animal or person would feel on their first days fending for …show more content…
Rose of Sharon, though, must deal with personal problems before she is fully focused on her need to provide for herself. That is the difference between characters in The Grapes of Wrath and animals. The characters say that they know their place, and that straying from what they see as ‘their role’ is strange. Animals do whatever they need to survive, and they have no role they need to follow in order to fit in to their societies. This comparison of Rose of Sharon to a baby bird can be used for real people and still be understood, which shows its effectiveness in explaining thoughts and