Jim Casy who was a preacher, met Tom on his way back from McAlester and since then he became a member of the Joads. He asked the Joads if he can ride along with them to California for a new life. The Joads agreed to let him ride along with them to California. Over the trip Casy helped the Joads with anything he could such as helping with off loading or loading the truck, praying, and protecting the family. When the Joads arrived to California they needed a place to stay. A large, crowded, dirty camp named Hooverville was near the river full of families in the same situation the Joads were in. Casy tells Tom the injustice of the situation and wonders if he can do anything to help everyone. This displays Casy’s personality and how he is
