Grandpa Joads death affected the entire family in one way or another. Granma Joad was really sad after he had died, and from that point on in the novel, Granma Joad was never really herself again. When Grandpa Joad died, a piece of Granma Joad died too and this was the beginning of the family starting to split apart. ... Ma' was absolutely stunned when Tom told her this and this is the time in the novel when Ma' was almost at her breaking point. ... This worried and scared Ma' immensely. ...

• Word Count: 1463
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

It is this concern that illustrates Rose of Sharon's transformation from misfit to Madonna through the Joad's journey. Rose of Sharon incessantly asks Ma Joad ifit?... Her selfish antics and complaints are patiently absorbed by Ma, who tolerates her primarily because of her condition. ... She tells Ma of Connie's plans for California, which have nothing to do with the situation at that moment. ... However, instead of concentrating on the Joad family crises, she diverts her worries fully to her baby once again. ...

• Word Count: 679
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

It is this concern that illustrates Rose of Sharon's transformation from misfit to Madonna through the Joad's journey. Rose of Sharon incessantly asks Ma Joad if "it"ll hurt the baby" throughout a majority of the novel, and adopts an attitude of superiority over others with her precious possession. ... Her selfish antics and complaints are patiently absorbed by Ma, who tolerates her primarily because of her condition. ... She tells Ma of Connie's plans for California, which have nothing to do with the situation at that moment. ... However, instead of concentrating on the Joad ...

• Word Count: 678
• Approx Pages: 3

In the Scene when Tom Joad and Jim Casy are walking to his house, when Tom has just returned from jail, is completely taken over by the scenery. ... Also, when the Joad family finally reaches a farm in which they can find work and they pass through the gathering of fellow migrant workers, even though there is no color you can almost feel the brown dirt in the air and yellow tint to their old clothing. ... Ma and Pa Joad are supposed to represent the old way of life. ...

• Word Count: 798
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The Joad family traveled thousands of miles together and their bonds strengthened as a result. ... The Joads helped all that they could, while they were helped by all that could help them. ... In the government camp, and every camp the Joads called home, the family was part of a bigger family. In the boxcar camp, the Joads became close with the Wainwrights, who helped birth Rose of Sharon's baby. ... Lastly, the barn in the last chapter from the book provided refuge from the rain for Rose of Sharon and Ma. ...

• Word Count: 787
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Ma, whose primary goal has been to keep the family together, must bid another painful farewell. ... He considers himself a burden on the family and constantly blames the Joad family's misfortunes on himself and his sin. ...

• Word Count: 487
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School