Quotes From 'The Grapes Of Wrath'

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1. What, if anything, did you feel the book was missing? Was there more you wish you could have learned about this “character”?

I don’t think this book was missing anything at all because it had something for everyone. What I mean by that is most people when they see think “Oh this is a football book no way i'm going to like it” but in reality it a book that anyone can like not just sports fans.

2. Examine the struggles or conflicts this person endured. How did those struggles shape who he/she is and how did he/she overcome those struggles to make an impact on society?

Michael experiences many conflicts like not ever seeing his dad, his mom being an addict,and his struggles in school. These things shaped who he is because he always wanted to be better in school and he just need to try harder and after awhile he got into a great school in Ole Miss
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Give one quote from this person that you felt was important. Explain how this quote impacted you.

A quote that impacted me was when Leigh Anne said “I lived here my whole life and I've never been to this neighborhood.' And Big Mike finally spoke up. 'Don't worry,' he said. 'I got your back.” This quote means that since Leigh Anne took him in and gave him a chance to start over he is going to protect him and not let anything happen to her.

4. What was this person’s “passion in life” and how was this communicated to the

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