... of Wrath, we witness the migration of people from the central United States, to California. In this novel, it is also witnessed that the main character, Tom Joad, progresses into three different "people."" At first he is self-oriented and doing everything around himself. Then, after a third of the book passes, he changes into ... works for the family's well-being as well. Tom helps the family emotionally - especially Ma - with their problems. He comforts Ma when members die, and assures her that everything will be fine. During the bulk of the novel, Tom Joad is a family man; trying to bet...

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... novel, The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck. In an effort to migrate to California, Ma struggles to keep the family together. Since the Joad family has been taken away from their home, Pa Joad lost all hope for the family. Evidently, Ma took over as a leader, a mediator, and finally as a mother. She portrays her ... to others as well. She finds it most important to never give up and to always move on no matter what. Her determination keeps the Joad family together. Ma's ultimate goal is to keep the family together as one. While being occupied by Grandma's sickness, Noah decides to stay...

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• Grade Level: High School

... family. At the stage he is at in the first part of the novel, Tom is only concerned with his own wants and desires. These attributes of Tom Joad can be seen through his interactions with some of his family members and some of the other families he comes in contact with along their trek to California, ... it more. When Tom and his family finally reach California, Tom has many experiences that compel him to change from his selfish ways, and more interactions with his Ma and Jim Casy seem to further his desire to become reborn. When Tom meets Jim during the strike at Hooper Ranch, Casy tell...

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... at the start of the novel. It is this concern that illustrates Rose of Sharon's transformation from misfit to Madonna through the Joad's journey. Rose of Sharon incessantly asks Ma Joad if "it"ll hurt the baby" throughout a majority of the novel, and adopts an attitude of superiority over others with ... her precious possession. She all but refuses to help the family pack the truck for California for fear of disturbing her fetus, even though she knows her help is needed. Her selfish antics and complaints are patiently absorbed by Ma ... no longer find comfort in shared thoughts of a whit...

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... the start of the novel. It is this concern that illustrates Rose of Sharon's transformation from misfit to Madonna through the Joad's journey. Rose of Sharon incessantly asks Ma Joad ifit?ll hurt the baby? throughout a majority of the novel, and adopts an attitude of superiority over others with her ... precious possession. She all but refuses to help the family pack the truck for California for fear of disturbing her fetus, even though she knows her help is needed. Her selfish antics and complaints are patiently absorbed by Ma ... no longer find comfort in shared thoughts of a white-pi...

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... his mom he should leave so he doesn't bring more hardship to the family. On page 390 the books says, "Ma I have to go or you"ll all be in trouble cause of me. I"m sorry I dun" it ma I couldn't help myself." His mother came out to his hiding spot to give him food. And she found him ... almost crying because of all the trouble he is causing. On page 403 the book says "Ma, maybe I should just leave. I could make it on my own. I don't want to cause you any more trouble." He just said he was going to ... He regrets his mistake so much he decides to leave his family. Lastly, Tom reacts by tot...

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... in The Grapes of Wrath however, is overt. "Too often, we feel him at our elbow, explaining, interpreting, interfering with our own independent impressions. And there are moments at which Ma Joad and Casy "otherwise such substantial figures "seem to fade into mere mouthpieces, as the author's voice comes through, like another station on the radio (Bloom's 28)."" This quote ... supporting details in his critical analysis. His points could have yielded more credibility if he had included critical details such as a quote from the novel proving his argument in which Ma Joad and Casy were no ...

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In the classic novel, The Grapes of Wrath, the Joad family, who was evicted from their land, decides to migrate out west to California for a chance at survival. John Steinbeck, the author of the novel, uses multiple literary techniques to ... character development is a character that evolves from self indulgence into caring about his or her family, and then finally society. Many characters in the novel complete this cycle, especially Tom Joad. When we first meet Tom in chapter two, he is walking down the road in a cheap new suit because he was just released from prison. Tom convinces a truck...

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• Grade Level: High School