... chapters are brilliant. Having come upon much criticism straight from the start, The Grapes of Wrath still has maintained its success over the years. This writing has been attacked many times as "communist papers" and propaganda. The San Bernardino Sun wrote of the book "the fallacy of this [story] should not be dignified by a denial". Most of the hatred for the work came from California and Oklahoma. Many of the people here refused to accept what really happened ... and in 1939 may have still been going on. True Okies called the book flat-out communist propaganda and accused Steinbeck ...

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The movie title "Grapes of Wrath", based on the novel by John Steinbeck, holds much meaning. Grapes are known to be bitter yet plentiful and sweet. Wrath is well known for fury and passion. "The Grapes of Wrath" represent the sweet dreams many reach for and the hidden consequences under that skin of beauty. "The Grapes of Wrath" tells a story of spirit, strength, and unity the Joad family needs in order to live through the fury of their journey to reach their dreams. Throughout the movie the characters themselves represent ... these characteristics and show us truly what "The Grapes of Wrath"...

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• Grade Level: High School