The Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck’s novel, The Grapes of Wrath, is a story that takes place during America’s dreadful period of depression. Due to misunderstanding the nature of the entire situation, Steinbeck writes this novel to shine some light on the people about the great migration westward. This novel portrays the life of the Joad family who go through the harsh struggles of poverty and migration. They are forced to leave their …showed first 75 words of 671 total…

…showed last 75 words of 671 total…towards the family and the world is appreciated greatly. Each of them contributed differently and they were all looked upon for answers. They were all struggling to live in an ever changing world. These contributions make them the extraordinary people that they are. “Fear the time when Manself will not suffer and die for a concept, for this one quality is the foundation of Manself, and this one quality is man, distinctive in the universe.