In the book The Grapes of Wrath written by John Steinbeck, the main character, Tom Joad, struggles with being in the lower class because of the limitations set by the rich. ... The lyrics "He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored"(Howe) is where Steinbeck got the title for his book. ... The grapes of wrath are referring to the struggles of men when their dreams and lives were infringed upon, causing their anger and vengefulness. ... In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage"(Steinbeck 238). ... In the...

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