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![]() The Grapes of WrathJohn SteinbeckIn John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath, Tom Joad and his family are forced from their farm in the Depression-era Oklahoma Dust Bowl and set out for California along with thousands of others in search of jobs, land, and hope for a brighter future. Considered John Steinbeck's masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath is a story of human unity and love as well as the need for cooperative rather than individualistic ideals during hard times. Search this CliffsNote
Book SummaryJohn Steinbeck BiographyPersonal BackgroundCareer HighlightsAbout The Grapes of WrathIntroductionHistorical BackgroundCritical Reception of The Grapes of WrathThe Structure of The Grapes of WrathSteinbeck's Social PhilosophySummary and Analysis by ChapterChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 15Chapter 16Chapter 17Chapter 18Chapter 19Chapter 20Chapter 21Chapter 22Chapter 23Chapter 24Chapter 25Chapter 26Chapter 27Chapter 28Chapter 29Chapter 30Character ListCharacter MapCharacter AnalysisTom JoadMa JoadJim CasyRose of Sharon JoadPa JoadOther CharactersCritical EssaysThe Use of Literary Devices in the Intercalary Chapters of The Grapes of WrathPhilosophical Influences on Steinbeck's Social TheoryStudy and Homework HelpFull Glossary for The Grapes of WrathQuizEssay QuestionsPractice Projects
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