Grapes of Wrath Book Report

             The beginning of the story had started in Oklahoma during the month of May. The rain was said to bring growth to the corn. However the seasons were changing and that drought began and by the beginning of June the vegetation of the world began to fade and become dust.
             The Joad family decides to leave for California and start a new life there where they hear it has a lot of work for migrants.
             The journey to California, the marrying of Rose, the leaving of Noah by the Colorado River, Grandma's death, all which consisted during the travel to California. The Joad's go through various campsites where they search for jobs.
             Casy was murdered. Tom wanted to avenge his death and in this process he matured and accepted the teachings of Casy. Tom knew in order to fight poverty (which was the antagonist) he would have to have to fight and try to mobilize the people.
             The Joad's and all migrant workers are threatened with their lives because of poverty. There is a continuation of bad mishaps that had taken place, Rose's still born that had been sent down the stream, no money and food during winter, and the continual reduction of family members.
             Even through the hard times there were signs of hope in the end of the story, Ma Joad showed signs of strength, and Rose nursed a dying man. The family had gone to a barn for shelter from the rain and flood, Al stays back with Agnes because he loves her.
             Protagonist: Tom Joad is a hard working migrant. Tom had come to a conclusion that life would be able to improve if there was a group involvement that would to proceed. Tom wanted to set out for Casy's dream and united the people and make better working conditions. However the nature of poverty had stopped Tom from achieving his objective. Poverty had made a great effect on the migrants that it made it impossible with the morale that was observed in the story.
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