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  What are some quotes that show the family dynamics and relationships in The Grapes of Wrath?

  Posted by mmonroe76 on Aug 30, 2009 at 01:46 PM

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  What images does Steinbeck use to portray of America during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression?

  Posted by billan10 on Aug 30, 2009 at 01:34 PM

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  Why does the Grapes of Wrath have such a wide spread appeal?

  Posted by jessssiy on Aug 22, 2009 at 09:17 AM

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  What does Tom discover about Casy and how is Casy different from what he once was in Grapes of Wrath?

  Posted by psangha13 on Jul 6, 2009 at 04:26 PM

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  Are there any forms of characterization, symbolism, imagery, antogonists, or theme in chapters 12-30? I need 6 forms of either of these literary terms

  Posted by dominiquemagallanes on May 12, 2009 at 05:32 PM

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  Why did Al think that the third slot machine was ready to payoff in Chapter 15 of Grapes of Wrath?

  Posted by trebor on May 10, 2009 at 01:36 PM

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  What does Route 66 represent or symbolize in "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck in chapters 11-18?

  Posted by dominiquemagallanes on May 3, 2009 at 11:12 AM

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  In chapter 30, in what way does the chapter represent naturalism?

  Posted by blu3-muzik-8 on May 1, 2009 at 06:25 AM

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  Why did Steinback include the "car talk" segment in chapter seven of "The Grapes of Wrath"?

  Posted by britt-rand on Apr 20, 2009 at 02:10 PM

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  In chapter 16, Tom says, " I'm still layin' my dogs down one at a time."  How is this line at heart of the migrants' attitude?

  Posted by dyamond-1 on Apr 14, 2009 at 01:30 PM

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  Why does Steinback include the car talk segment in chapter seven of "The Grapes of Wrath"?

  Posted by tia-land on Apr 14, 2009 at 01:27 PM

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  Chapter 12 is a intercalary chapter. What are some shared experiences of all the strangers travelling west?

  Posted by britt-rand on Apr 14, 2009 at 01:24 PM

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  In chapters 17-20, Steinback uses the word "family" to convey more than the traditional family unit. What does Steinback mean by his useage?

  Posted by tia-land on Apr 7, 2009 at 01:53 PM

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  Why is the death of Grampa in chapter 13 not tragic?

  Posted by dyamond-1 on Apr 7, 2009 at 01:45 PM

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  A few questions on Chapters 1-10

  Posted by blind123 on Apr 6, 2009 at 05:50 AM

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  What is the idea of family from "Grapes of Wrath" and from todays family?

  Posted by lovelygirl133 on Apr 2, 2009 at 04:42 AM

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  How would you describe Tom's Ma and Pa in Chapter 8 of Grapes of Wrath?

  Posted by britt-rand on Mar 30, 2009 at 01:56 PM

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  What is the meaning of the following symbols: dust, turtle, grapes, jim casy, rose of sharon?

  Posted by karma22 on Mar 27, 2009 at 07:02 AM

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  Why did Steinbeck stop "The Grapes of Wrath" with the scene in the barn?

  Posted by kunten22 on Mar 27, 2009 at 06:42 AM

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  What is the significance of the setting in the opening chapters?

  Posted by britt-rand on Mar 26, 2009 at 11:55 AM

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  When does the last family council occur in the Grapes of Wrath. What chapter and page number would be very helpful

  Posted by marcusj134 on Mar 24, 2009 at 06:01 PM

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  In the sandwich that the tractor driver is eating on page 49 of "The Grapes of Wrath", why does Steinbeck include cheese?

  Posted by frieddough on Mar 24, 2009 at 04:55 PM

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  What page is this quote on?

  Posted by high on Mar 23, 2009 at 02:47 PM

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  In The Grapes of Wrath, how does the family's attitude change during the trip?

  Posted by niki09 on Mar 2, 2009 at 12:50 PM

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  What seems to be the reason why the Wheatpatch Camp differs from the other camps in Grapes of Wrath?

  Posted by kino on Mar 1, 2009 at 07:59 PM

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  What is John Steinbeck suggesting about the U.S. economic system in Chapter 5 in The Grapes of Wrath. 

  Posted by sangigfert on Mar 1, 2009 at 03:22 PM

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  When is humour used? I am having trouble coming across quotes or occurances that show humour.

  Posted by caitkilgannon on Feb 28, 2009 at 02:11 PM

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  What happy event cuts through the sorrow and struggle in Chapter 28, and what is Steinbeck saying about human nature?

  Posted by ttt12 on Feb 8, 2009 at 03:18 PM

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  What is the message in John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath"?

  Posted by chgj on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:39 AM

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  What is the significance of the title "The Grapes of Wrath" and how does it link to human suffering?

  Posted by joe456789 on Nov 16, 2008 at 04:36 PM

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  In "The Grapes of Wrath," what does Steinbeck reveal about the Joads when they befriend the Wilsons?

  Posted by cacalaca on Nov 13, 2008 at 04:06 PM

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  In response to the difficult times, how do the Joads and other characters demonstrate the "movement from 'I' to 'we'"?

  Posted by bb121 on Oct 22, 2008 at 06:21 PM

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  In Chapter 20 of "The Grapes of Wrath", why is the preacher, Casy, taken to jail?

  Posted by smilesforever on Oct 14, 2008 at 07:09 PM

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  In "The Grapes of Wrath", Casy goes to jail. In what chapter does he go to jail?

  Posted by plumhappy on Oct 14, 2008 at 05:10 PM

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  How does the economic decline correspond to the disintegration of the Joad family in "The Grapes of Wrath"?

  Posted by apira21 on Oct 7, 2008 at 03:46 PM

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  In Chapter Three of "Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck The narrator describes a turtle. Why it is in the book?

  Posted by plumhappy on Sep 24, 2008 at 06:56 PM

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  In "The Grapes of Wrath", what does Ma's encounter in the store show about the plight of migrant workers?

  Posted by sinfulroses on Sep 6, 2008 at 09:53 PM

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  In "The Grapes of Wrath", what is the difference between the hunter and being hunted?

  Posted by krisnbianca on Aug 25, 2008 at 05:49 PM

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  What is young Tom's philosophy for dealing with the future in "The Grapes of Wrath"?

  Posted by aiedail01 on Aug 23, 2008 at 08:27 AM

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  In "The Grapes of Wrath", what happens to solidify the family as they drive along?

  Posted by lonewolf22 on Aug 22, 2008 at 02:26 PM

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  In "The Grapes Of Wrath", what power do the small farmers have against the banks and the tractors?

  Posted by maria24 on Aug 9, 2008 at 05:16 PM

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  In the "Grapes of Wrath" what does Ma's burning of the old stationary box illustrate?

  Posted by maria24 on Aug 7, 2008 at 12:19 PM

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  In Chapter 26 of "The Grapes of Wrath"' how is the theme of fellowship extended in the activities of Tom and Al in the car?

  Posted by kerrybell14 on Aug 6, 2008 at 01:06 PM

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  In what ways does Mr. Thomas represent the dilemma of the small farmer in "The Grapes of Wrath"?

  Posted by federe on Apr 23, 2008 at 01:00 PM

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  What is Ma’s philosophy of “holdin’ on”?

  Posted by federe on Apr 14, 2008 at 08:08 PM

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  Where can I find or create an example of a handbill like one on which brings the Joads to California in "The Grapes of Wrath"?

  Posted by silverhonu77 on Apr 8, 2008 at 03:42 PM

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  From The Grapes of Wrath, what is a "25-cent man", a "20-cent man", and a "15- cent man"?

  Posted by k-si on Apr 8, 2008 at 11:03 AM

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  In "The Grapes of Wrath," what do the faces of the Joad family reveal about them?

  Posted by federe on Apr 7, 2008 at 07:20 PM

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  What is Steinbeck's message in The Grapes of Wrath that is portrayed by themes such as hard work, strength, and hope?

  Posted by suco on Mar 12, 2008 at 10:40 AM

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  How is the the theme of hope portrayed in the novel, Grapes of Wrath?

  Posted by suco on Mar 11, 2008 at 07:42 AM