... the 1930's lived under. The novel tells of a family known as the Joads migration west to california through the great economic depression of the 1930's. the Joad family had to abandon their home and their livelihoods. They had to uproot and set adrift because tractors were rapidly industrializing their farms. The bank took possessions ... Here they found ways to successfully govern themselves through their tent cities which is why they looked to establish a common ground. Times were rough for the Joad family as well as many other families. The plantation owners jacked up the prices and c...

• Word Count: 1597
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... the 1930's lived under. The novel tells of a family known as the Joads migration west to california through the great economic depression of the 1930's. the Joad family had to abandon their home and their livelihoods. They had to uproot and set adrift because tractors were rapidly industrializing their farms. The bank took possessions ... Here they found ways to successfully govern themselves through their tent cities which is why they looked to establish a common ground. Times were rough for the Joad family as well as many other families. The plantation owners jacked up the prices and c...

• Word Count: 1596
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... of the plot, as well as a description of prominent characters and events in the story. John Steinbeck's novel tells the specific story of the Joad family in order to illustrate the hardship and oppression suffered by migrant laborers during the Great Depression. The novel begins with a description of the Dust ... to migrate to California in response to rumors and advertisements that there is job opportunity. Along the journey some family members are lost. When the Joad family arrives in California they find that there is no employment. Then they go to a government camp and their needs ar...

• Word Count: 1425
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... food supplies ran low. The weather and the drilling sun wore down the determination of many and some simply gave in. One amazing aspect of the Joad's family to almost an unnatural extent is their ability to remain positive along the way. When Grandpa dies the Joads meet the Wilsons who share ... for the deeds committed against the law enforcers (Palmer 3). When the Joads reached the Hooverville camp they barely had enough food to eat for themselves but Ma was generous enough to give food to the starving children from around the camp (Hinton 2). This display of love and caring for others ...

• Word Count: 1628
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate