THE GRAPES OF WRATH The Grapes of Wrath is a novel by John Steinbeck that exposes the desperate conditions under which the migratory farm families of America during the 1930's lived under. ... Steinbeck uses many symbols throughout his book to make points, from the turtle to the rain at the end. ... (Steinbeck) We see many examples of this, and one is in chapter 15 at the truck station. ... There are many things that I can use in order to relate The Grapes of Wrath to our society, but the one that I choose is unemployment. ...

• Word Count: 1597
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

THE GRAPES OF WRATH The Grapes of Wrath is a novel by John Steinbeck that exposes the desperate conditions under which the migratory farm families of America during the 1930's lived under. ... Steinbeck uses many symbols throughout his book to make points, from the turtle to the rain at the end. ... (Steinbeck) We see many examples of this, and one is in chapter 15 at the truck station. ... There are many things that I can use in order to relate The Grapes of Wrath to our society, but the one that I choose is unemployment. ...

• Word Count: 1596
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Ma Joad plays a primary role in the novel, The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck. In an effort to migrate to California, Ma struggles to keep the family together. Since the Joad family has been taken away from their home, Pa Joad lost all hope for the family. Evidently, Ma took over as a leader, ...

• Word Count: 753
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck, Ma Joad acknowledges the significance of unity and acts accordingly as the primary cohesive force to keep her family together to ensure survival on their strenuous journey to California. From the beginning, Steinbeck immediately establishes Ma Joad as the center building block of family unity. ... She expresses sympathy for Uncle John and his need to be drunk to escape sorrow and guilt. Additionally, Ma does not criticize Uncle John for spending money on alcohol in a time when the family needs it most, for she understands the importance of treat...

• Word Count: 1488
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School