This film was made in 1940, not too shy from the time when the Great Depression had started in 1930. It directly relates to the topics discussed in class, from the Okies to the severe drought. Also explained in the film that relates to the class theme is the economic loss brought up throughout. As the Joad’s are looking for work they come across many false advertisements for good high paying work. At the time it was unrealistic to receive a high wage because there simply was no money to be given out. This also directly relates to the themes presented in class through the migration. Many families had to leave their homes to survive. This is prevalent throughout the entire film and is easily relatable to in class
This film was made in 1940, not too shy from the time when the Great Depression had started in 1930. It directly relates to the topics discussed in class, from the Okies to the severe drought. Also explained in the film that relates to the class theme is the economic loss brought up throughout. As the Joad’s are looking for work they come across many false advertisements for good high paying work. At the time it was unrealistic to receive a high wage because there simply was no money to be given out. This also directly relates to the themes presented in class through the migration. Many families had to leave their homes to survive. This is prevalent throughout the entire film and is easily relatable to in class