"We ain’t gonna die out. People is goin’ on- changing a little, maybe, but goin’ right on” (557). This quote from John Steinbeck’s novel, The Grapes of Wrath, portrays the strength of migrants in the 1930s as they combated different struggles. Through The Grapes of Wrath, the Pearl, and Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck illustrates how the human spirit perseveres through the worst of situations, such as disasters, economic hardships, persecution, and death.
Using his novels, Steinbeck shows how people overcome disasters they encounter. In the beginning of his novel, The Pearl, baby Coyotito is stung by a scorpion and in need of medical attention. Juana and Kino, Coyotito’s parents, rely on each other and the bond of family as they attempt to avert their child’s death. Juana’s strength and the importance of family are illustrated when Kino “saw her determination and the music of family sounded in his head with a steely tone” (7). Throughout their struggle to treat Coyotito, Juana and Kino support each other and work together to find solutions to the scorpion sting. …show more content…
For example, in The Pearl, the quote, “He was immune and terrible, and his song had become a battle cry” illustrates how, after his son Coyotito died, the main character, Kino, becomes stronger and resolute in his decision to destroy the pearl (89). Steinbeck uses this quote to portray Kino’s resilience and his ferocity in overcoming the death of his only child and how he relied on his inner anger to do so. Steinbeck also shows how people overcome death in The Grapes of Wrath. The quote, “Me an’ you’ll go in an’ get a drink” informs the audience that George, the main character, intends to overcome Lennie’s death by becoming drunk and trying to forget that he murdered his friend (107). Death is a central theme in many of John Steinbeck 's works, and through his characters, he shows how it is
Using his novels, Steinbeck shows how people overcome disasters they encounter. In the beginning of his novel, The Pearl, baby Coyotito is stung by a scorpion and in need of medical attention. Juana and Kino, Coyotito’s parents, rely on each other and the bond of family as they attempt to avert their child’s death. Juana’s strength and the importance of family are illustrated when Kino “saw her determination and the music of family sounded in his head with a steely tone” (7). Throughout their struggle to treat Coyotito, Juana and Kino support each other and work together to find solutions to the scorpion sting. …show more content…
For example, in The Pearl, the quote, “He was immune and terrible, and his song had become a battle cry” illustrates how, after his son Coyotito died, the main character, Kino, becomes stronger and resolute in his decision to destroy the pearl (89). Steinbeck uses this quote to portray Kino’s resilience and his ferocity in overcoming the death of his only child and how he relied on his inner anger to do so. Steinbeck also shows how people overcome death in The Grapes of Wrath. The quote, “Me an’ you’ll go in an’ get a drink” informs the audience that George, the main character, intends to overcome Lennie’s death by becoming drunk and trying to forget that he murdered his friend (107). Death is a central theme in many of John Steinbeck 's works, and through his characters, he shows how it is