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. In the narrative chapters, Steinbeck tries to keep his style simple, helping the readers grasp the basic elements of the story. ... In the intercalary chapters, Steinbeck often varies his style. In some chapters, like Chapter 3, the anonymous narrator uses symbolism to provide the readers with an idea about the migrant workers. ... In the intercalary chapters, Steinbeck usually presents a mi...

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