• The Grapes of Wrath

  • Sep 14 2023
  • Length: 3 mins
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The Grapes of Wrath

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  • The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a poignant tale set during the Great Depression, centering around the Joads, a poor family of tenant farmers. Driven from their Oklahoma home by economic hardships and agricultural industry changes, they set out for California along with thousands of others in hopes of better opportunities and prosperity. The novel highlights their struggles, sacrifices, and desperation caused by exploitive practices and shattering illusions of the American Dream. It eloquently explores themes of humanity, social injustice, and the indomitable spirit of the common people. The title, taken from the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," signifies the anger and resentment of the oppressed that could potentially lead to a radical societal change.

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