Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath is the best example in American literature of the effects of a social crisis being transformed into a true work of art through an epic narrative. How many pains does it take to create hell in this world? The destruction of crops in the fields with dust storms, the seizure of land by banks in the Great Depression and finally, the misery that comes with migration… The Joad family drags their pain and hunger, their dreams and anger along with them on the forced journey they embark on by converting a car into a truck. The Grapes of Wrath is a novel of people trying to overcome anxious days with a silent rebellion. “Steinbeck’s real talent is that he makes us live with the Joad family. The moment you dive into their conversations and learn their personalities, you feel as if you are walking with them, fixing a car or setting up camp.” SAM JORDISON