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. ... He uses a dialect in the characters" speech to add to the realistic nature of the story, and he uses a primarily Objective Point of View. This means that he portrays interactions and conversations as viewed by an observer, without focusing on any particular characters or representing their thoughts or motivations. ...

• Word Count: 404
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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. ... Some emotional evolution of the family is shown best by the character Ma. ...

• Word Count: 302
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: Undergraduate