In the book The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck writes about a family's trip from Oklahoma to California in search of meaningful work. ... The pair eventually arrive at John Joad's house who is Tom's brother. ... "They's to much of it to split up to men's or women's work."" (146) Casy used this conversation to make the point that if everyone works together they can be more productive. ... Casy does this when the Joads are in a "Hooverville" and Tom helps beat up a police officer who tried to arrest Floyd Knowles. ...

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• Grade Level: High School