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bennettlange 's review for:
The Grapes of Wrath
by John Steinbeck
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book follows along a family through the Great Depression and their journey to California. This book was particularly unnerving to read because of how relatable it is to modern times. Companies pushing for H1B visas and mass applications through websites like indeed are designed to allow companies to pay and help employees as little as possible. I hope that this book serves as an awakening to students in America.
At the beginning, this book was through the eyes of the Tom, but throughout the book it slowly shifted to the perspective of Ma trying to keep the family together. The women in this era were required to do so much, and Steinbeck does a great job showing the burden that they held. Although the men could not get jobs and work, the women still were required to continue all of their jobs for the family, but with less food and help at their disposal. Steinbeck does a phenomenal job at showing the complete helplessness and pain this family goes through.
At the beginning, this book was through the eyes of the Tom, but throughout the book it slowly shifted to the perspective of Ma trying to keep the family together. The women in this era were required to do so much, and Steinbeck does a great job showing the burden that they held. Although the men could not get jobs and work, the women still were required to continue all of their jobs for the family, but with less food and help at their disposal. Steinbeck does a phenomenal job at showing the complete helplessness and pain this family goes through.