... and put many others on the streets. In this time of pain and suffering the Joad family in John Steinbeck's classic novel, The Grapes of Wrath, represent the families of thousands as they deal with the hardships of the depression face to face in their own adventure to ... and death rates were higher than ever (Palmer 2). Once in these harsh work camps little socializing was allowed and any form of gatherings were normally disrupted quickly by officials (Timmerman 8). Along with the ridiculous working habits law enforcers were brutally violent. Suddenly ... of depression. The day to day s...

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