... the decision to move out to California in hopes of jobs and money. When Grandpa Joad died, the strong bond that existed between the Joad family and the land was destroyed. When he refused the leave, the Joad family drugged him in order to take him along. His bond with the land seemed ... the Wilson's adhering to Jim Casey's "one big soul" theory. The second death that he used was that of Grandma Joad. Her death was significant because it brought about the respect for Ma Joad as a strong leader in the family. She lied to the boarder patrol in order to make sure her family got across ......

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