Comparison Of Pa's, And Uncle John Actions

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Pa’s, Al’s, and Uncle John actions are parallel to my life situations, due to they all work arduously in order to take care of their family, and make sure Rose of Sharon, including her baby will be born unscathed. Likewise, in my life when someone in my family is sick, or severely injured we all do our best, in order to take care of their needs, and well-being, even though it might take rigorous work, and an extensive amount of time. Furthermore, in the excerpt all the Joad family is working together in order to take care of Rose of Sharon, and make sure she receives proper treatment for her baby, despite the horrendous conditions present. Similarly, in my life I had to take extensive care for my extremely sick puppy, due to he was in a life-threatening

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