Grapes of Wrath Book Report When first released in 1939, The Grapes of Wrath, written by novelist John Steinbeck, created quite a stir among Americans still coping with the depression. ... In chapter three, some symbolism is noticed in a turtle that has great difficulty crossing the highway, foreshadowing the journey in the next chapter. ... Or grapes. ... The "grapes" of the novel are mostly associated to Grandpa, and at this point represent the dream of a greater life. ... John Steinbeck's novel, The Grapes Of Wrath, explains the dramatization of the forced migration of the "Okies"...

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• Grade Level: High School