The Lessons of The Grapes of W
The Lessons of The Grapes of Wrath Over much of America’s history, every American has experienced or at least lived during , the struggling conditions of being a “migrant,” in society. In this manner, all Americans deal with failures, and challenges, and the right of human dignity . John Steinbeck’s novel, The Grapes of Wrath is an example of a heart-wrenching story of American life during such a difficult time called the Depression . As Sarah Koeppen wrote in her review of the novel , “ This book provides an excellent look into a migrate family’s daily struggles, while at the same time, teaching the reader valuable lessons about life, family, pride and determination”( “Great Classic Fiction Piece”). These qualities that the Joad’s (the family, Steinbeck wrote about in his book) share with the reader, are qualities that America has for many years, relied on, to be a strong and united country. The lessons Koeppen speaks of are very relevant throughout the piece. When reading this novel, The Joads express their determination to live , no matter how hard it may be. For example, Jim Casy says -“Gonna lay in the grass, open an’ honest with anybody that’ll have me. Gonna cuss an’ swear an’ hear the poetry of folks talki
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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