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The Grapes of Wrath

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John Steinbeck Biography

Personal Background
Career Highlights

About The Grapes of Wrath

Introduction
Historical Background
Critical Reception of The Grapes of Wrath
The Structure of The Grapes of Wrath
Steinbeck's Social Philosophy

Summary and Analysis by Chapter

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30

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Character Analysis

Tom Joad
Ma Joad
Jim Casy
Rose of Sharon Joad
Pa Joad
Other Characters

Critical Essays

The Use of Literary Devices in the Intercalary Chapters of The Grapes of Wrath
Philosophical Influences on Steinbeck's Social Theory

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Chapter 4

meetin' an assembly or place of assembly for worship.

prodigal here refers to the wastrel son in biblical scripture who was welcomed back warmly on his homecoming in repentance (Luke 15:11-32).

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