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The Grapes of Wrath

by John Steinbeck

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This is a good question. At this point in the novel, we know two important things about Ma - she is the family's "rock" and she is starting to crumble.  Early in the novel, Ma recognizes the...

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In chapters 17-21 of The Grapes of Wrath, symbolism and imagery include the turtle, representing perseverance and struggle, and the use of the road as a symbol for the journey and hardships faced by...

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Route 66 is an actual road, the number was given to it by the government so Steinbeck had no symbolic meaning for it in the book.  Route 66 has an interesting and colorful history because it...

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Chapters 17-21 of The Grapes of Wrath depict the struggles and solidarity among migrant families traveling west. These chapters highlight the formation of migrant communities, the harsh realities of...

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