Another topic Steinbeck's books reflect on is the issue of the family. ... In the two books he portrays the role of women in the family completely differently. ... As the emotional and physical backbone of the Joad family, Ma demonstrates her leadership skills throughout the journey to California. ... Another issue dealt in both books is the cruelty of the world. ... Throughout both books there is a lot of racism and prejudice. ...

• Word Count: 2022
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

I tell ya a guy gets too lonely an he gets sick" (Steinbeck, 13) In terms of emotional stability, there is only one thing in life that is really needed and that is friends. ... This can be determined based on his emotional behavior. ... Crooks spent most of his nights reading and he keeps away from others because of the way he is treated and this eventually leads to his very own emotional downfall. He is treated as an outcast and is forced to find friendship the only way he can, through the books that he reads. ... (Karlene Robinson, www.ub-counseling.buffalo.edu) Obviously, Crooks is aware of...

• Word Count: 1786
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

In terms of emotional stability, there is only one thing in life that is really needed and that is friends. ... This can be determined based on his emotional behavior. ... Crooks spent most of his nights reading and he keeps away from others because of the way he is treated and this eventually leads to his very own emotional downfall. He is treated as an outcast and is forced to find friendship the only way he can, through the books that he reads. ... (Karlene Robinson, www.ub-counseling.buffalo.edu) Obviously Crooks is aware of his problem and tries to cope with it through books and magazines...

• Word Count: 1784
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The loneliness affects Crooks deeply, he remains in his room when he has some books to read but as he says "Books ain't no good. ... As John Steinbeck has created wonderful deep characters that have to deal with issues we all have to loneliness, loss of hope and destruction of the emotional and physical. ...

• Word Count: 1408
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School