Symbolism In Percy's Grapes Of Wrath

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Where does Percy hide when he sees Justin coming towards him? Percy hides in a bush
What is Justin asking Percy to do to have his attention? He asks him if he wants to get some ice cream
What did the Denture Tribe woman ask to Percy? If he is playing hide and seek
What does Percy think about Justin? He thinks that Justin is trying to look kind to him even if he is not at all
Why was Percy’s dad always gone? He was always in vacation
What is the only thing Percy has left from his dad? Pictures of him
What kind of place was Percy’s dad going to? Places where dreams came true (Peru, Hong Kong, etc.)
What did Percy’s dad tell him at the end of his stories? Even when you’re naked and tied to a stick, there is still a way

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