One amazing aspect of the Joad's family to almost an unnatural extent is their ability to remain positive along the way. When Grandpa dies the Joads meet the Wilsons who share the experience with them as they perform a forma! ... When the Joads reached the Hooverville camp they barely had enough food to eat for themselves but Ma was generous enough to give food to the starving children from around the camp (Hinton 2). ... Ma's display of affection also goes to show how important of a role women played during the depression. ... It becomes quite obvious of Ma's taking command...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate