Jealousy In Ernest Hemingway's The Grapes Of Wrath

However, these clones are in fact human despite their inherent chore to d because they are able to figuratively sacrifice their heart for those whom they cherish and are able to experience a natural tendency of human jealousy and competition that humanity is built upon. As Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy are on their way back to Kingsfield, Ruth surrenders herself and reveals that she risked herself for the sake of Kathy and Tommy’s love. Ruth had given Tommy a crumpled up paper and said, ‘“It’s madame’s address. It’s like [Tommy was] saying … You’ve least got to try”It wasn't easy. It took [her] a long time, and [she] ran a few risks. But [she] got it in the end, and [she] got it for [them] two” (Ishiguro 213). Ruth ultimately seeks out a deferral for Tommy …show more content…
In addition, Kathy and Ruth’s relationship is further affected by the jealousy yet true love that is prompted by the pencil case. Kathy had been curious where Ruth had received this pencil case from and, “... suddenly [Kathy’s] behaviour seemed to [herself] utterly baffling. All this effort, all this planning, just to upset [her] dearest friend. So what if [Ruth] fibbed a little about her pencil case?” (Ishiguro 55). Kathy is self aware of the way she makes Ruth feel when she interrogates Ruth about the origin of the pencil case. The emotions and jealousy show beyond doubt the shades of sentiments that are present in these humans. Kathy’s jealousy demonstrate her human nature to desire bigger and better things for herself as an individual, but also underscores how alike Kathy is to humans in today society who seek out education and careers and question things to build a better life for themselves. Ultimately, the tension and the intuitions between Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth creates a clear argument that their sole being is not artificial, but full of passion and