Monday, May 10, 2010
Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
I am about half way through the book (page 250) and the Joads have just arrived in California to find a fertile yet unfriendly land. I very much like how Steinbeck alternates between the story of the Joads and a lyrical prose depicting the rest of the migrating nation.
Ex-preacher Casey speaks truth at every turn. He continually reminds everyone he is not a preacher, yet fills that role to perfection.
Steinbeck makes the point of the evil of greed and selfishness by contrasting it with how the Joads live, with altruism and strong family values.
Ex-preacher Casey speaks truth at every turn. He continually reminds everyone he is not a preacher, yet fills that role to perfection.
Steinbeck makes the point of the evil of greed and selfishness by contrasting it with how the Joads live, with altruism and strong family values.
