In Steinbeck’s novel The Grapes of Wrath Tom Joad represents his philosophical beliefs making him the protagonist and main character of this piece of literature. Tom displays the most transformation. Joad takes on an “education of the heart.” Through this experience Jim Casy takes Tom on a moral journey teaching him the importance of community. Instead of Tom thinking of himself as an “I” he transforms into a “we” mentality. He starts to become more selfless and loyal, seeing the whole Earth as his family.
