Characters: In this story, Tom Joad is the protagonist; he is Ma and Pa Joad's favorite son. ... Plot: In the beginning of the "The Grapes of Wrath," Tom Joad gets released from prison after four years for killing another man. ... Grampa agrees and says that when they get there, he will fill his mouth full of grapes. ... Reaction: The Grapes of Wrath was surprisingly an interesting book. ...

• Word Count: 1415
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Description of Main Characters: Tom Joad, the first person we meet in the book, was put in the McAlester State Penitentiary for four years for the crime of manslaughter. ... He says that he will squash many grapes in his mouth and let the juice run down his face. ...

• Word Count: 2457
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School