The structure of the Grapes of Wrath is unique in that it alternates between specific narrative chapters about the Joad family and general intercalary chapters about the migrant workers as a whole. ...

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Family ties and the Joad family's connection to the land, that is their livelihood, are two of the most prevalent elements in John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. The Joad Family has to stay together through the times of hardship in the 30's for support and strength. In Steinbeck's description ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate