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The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a novel in which shows about how families had to migrate during the Great Depression because they didn't have enough money to survive in their farms. The novel focuses on all the things that are happening to the Joad family, but in particular to Tom because he was the one who was again in charge of his family and took a huge change from how his life previously was. Tom Joad is the main character who developed the most because he is the one that went…

newcomers often struggle to adjust themselves to the new culture in California, they still tries to stay optimistic and find their ways to make sure everything works out because America is now their new country and home. In John Steinbeck’s novel, The Grapes of Wrath, Okies perceive that “[their] people are good people; [their] people are kind people” (326). Steinbeck describes those newcomers by showing how they believe in themselves and have confidence even when they are going through many…

years in American history, arguably some of the worst. Efforts made to improve rights for women in the 1920’s were abandoned with the onslaught of hardship brought by the depression. Steinbeck challenges traditional gender roles in his novel, The Grapes of Wrath, by portraying male characters as impulsive or weak while introducing Ma Joad as the clear-headed matriarch who holds the family together. In the beginning of the novel, Ma is a silent supporter of the men of the family, as the novel…

John Steinbeck, a true California native, sets a vivid visional of work in the fields. He describes the conflicting view on a farm worker and the negative impact the work had on workers. A young squatter says “ when they need us they call us migrantes and when we are picking their crops they call us bums” ( John Steinbeck’s Articles for The San Francisco News pg 4-5 ). The high number of workers were desperately needs, in order to get all the tetruss work completed during picking and packing…

In “Out of the Dust” by Karen Hesse, Billie Jo’s family experiences many hardships throughout the book. Billie Jo’s father loses his beloved wife. Billie Jo loses her best friend when she moves to California to get away from the dust. Even through the loss and hardships these characters remain brave ready for the next trial. Through the roughest times during the Dust Bowl there was still a sense of hope that good times would eventually come. One of the first catastrophic events that happened was…

In John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath we learn of a long and strenuous journey by the Joad family. Then of course in How To Read Literature Like a Professor the title of the very first chapter is "Every Trip is a Quest" which is indefinitely expressed throughout the entire book of The Grapes of Wrath. The theme "Every Trip is a Quest" can be a common theme through any journey or trip in life, whether a literal trip or a personal journey throughout daily life. In The Grapes of Wrath one can…

John Steinbeck's, The Grapes of Wrath, is a novel about a migrant family's journey through the dust bowl in the 1930’s. Steinbeck writes particularly about the Joad family, a family that was kicked off of their farm by the rich land owners because of the dust bowl. The dust bowl made the land dry and unfarmable, forcing the Joad’s as well as many others to move east for work. Forces that are beyond people's control can forever change their lives, especially when they are held accountable for…

Power of Unity in “The Grapes of Wrath” Throughout history, people have fought countless revolutions as a group because they all know that alone, they cannot hope to accomplish anything but if united, they can do anything even topple a government like in the French Revolution. In this essay, I will argue that John Steinbeck’s novel “The Grapes of Wrath”, champions the type of peoples who help each other out as a community in hard times rather than those who help only themselves. The novel…

Jerry Urizar English 3 Jan 1, 2017 The Symbolism of The Red Pickle Dish The pickle dish in many ways is a symbol of Zeena and Ethan’s marriage. First, the pickle dish is treasured by Zeena because it is a wedding gift. She keeps the dish up in a shelf so that it is safe and she brings it down only for special occasions. This can be seen as a way of Zeena trying to keep her marriage safe. Second, when the pickle dish was destroyed, it signified the destruction of their marriage. The pickle dish…

The Grapes of Wrath vs The Bible Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, has become one of the most fascinating novels in history, although it was often hated and ridiculed when it was first published. Many people found the language ghastly and claimed the story was making farmers seem like they were the only ones affected by the Great Depression. Steinbeck interpreted many biblical references throughout this novel to help readers better understand and connect to the story. The Grapes of Wrath takes…