... . On top of that, she was pregnant with the baby and this left a lot of worry and uncertainty within Rose of Sharon. It is hard not to remember what Rose of Sharon and Connie had been talking about prior to his disappearance. They had many conversations about how they were going to buy a house ... was going to be okay, but Ma' new that the future looked very uncertain. With Connie gone, Rose of Sharon feels lonely, sad and disconnected from the family. Connie's disappearance separated Rose of Sharon from the family and the only close family member that she has left is Ma'. As the family d...

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• Grade Level: High School

... is all in their mind. They are concerned that he broke out of jail, when really he got out on parole. Moreover, Tom finds out that his sister, Rose of Sharon, is married to a guy named Connie and is pregnant. Right before supper, Grandma Joad, a devoutly religious woman, has Casy bless the food even though he is not a preacher. The next ... that traveling together would suit both families best. They travel for two days and on the third night they stop at an encampment and stay for the night. Rose of Sharon decides to tell Ma that Connie and her are going to live in the city so he can st...

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• Grade Level: High School

... book. The middle was saddening because Ma Joad wanted the family to stay together, but they ended up splitting up or dying. The ending was really strange, though. Rose of Sharon sees an ill man who can no longer eat, so she lets him drink from her breast. But other than that, I enjoyed it....

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School