The Grapes of Wrath

by John Steinbeck

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What would be a strong summary of hope for the book "The Grapes of Wrath"?

a summary statement that relates "hope" for the book The Grapes of Wrath.

Posted by suco on February 27, 2008 at 12:09 PM and tagged with hope, the grapes of wrath, themes

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renelane

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Hope is a major theme in this novel. The Joad family experiences trials and misfortunes on their journey, yet they learn that they are a part of a much larger family than they first realized-the...

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Hope begins in Chapter Three about the turtle.  It is seen in the Joads' persistance throughout their oddessy.  But the true hope of the novel is depcited in the barn at the end when Rose 'a...

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Posted by cidwick on March 20, 2008 at 9:19 AM

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