The novel The Grapes of Wrath, written by John Steinbeck, is a story that takes place in the 1930's, the time of the depression and the dust bowl. ... He tells Tom that he has been listening very closely to the people lately. He decides to try and show the people that they are being taken advantage of and leads a strike. ... Before the trip begins, Pa was the leader of the family. ... Also, by the end of the book he is forced to go because of his temper and he tells Ma that he is going to be like Casey and help people. ...

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• Grade Level: High School