Steinbeck's Themes and Character Interactions
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What is the difference between a tractor and a horse?

When you walk in the barn you can feel the warmth of life, when the engine shuts off on the tractor; the tractor is dead.

Who comes to the empty house?

Bands of little boys, to break windows of the house.

What seems to have replaced Highway 66 as a major east-west road?

I-40

How far is it from Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to Bakersfield, California?

<p>About 2,000 miles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of car problems did the people going west have?

<p>Flat tires and were low on gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What warnings do the people at the travel store give travelers?

<p>People have come back and there aren't that many jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Steinbeck compare the cars on the highway to?

<p>Wounded items, panting and straggling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did Ma tell Al she's afraid of going to California? What is her main concern?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tom get angry at the fat man at the service station?

<p>The man thought they didn't have any money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Rose and Connie usually act when they're together?

<p>They talk secretively and smile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Joads meet the Wilsons? What happened that evening?

<p>Pa yelled out the window for some water and a campsite, that night Grandpa had a stroke and died.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does 'black eyes that looked out of a well of horror' describe?

<p>Sairy Wilson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

It was important for the Joads to help the Wilsons with their car because?

<p>They helped bury Grandpa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Differences and Comparisons

  • Tractors lack life when turned off, contrasting with the warmth of living animals like horses.
  • Steinbeck compares the movement of cars on the highway to injured beings, illustrating their struggle.

Characters and Interactions

  • Young boys vandalize empty homes, reflecting the loss of community.
  • Ma does not express fear about California; her focus is on meeting family's needs.
  • Tom reacts angrily towards a service station attendant who mistakenly assumed they were broke.

Travel and Distance

  • I-40 now serves as the primary east-west route, replacing Route 66.
  • The distance from Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Bakersfield, California is approximately 2,000 miles.

Traveler’s Challenges

  • Travelers face issues such as flat tires and lack of gasoline, indicating the difficulties of the journey.
  • Warnings from travel store personnel highlight the scarcity of jobs for returning migrants.

Relationships and Events

  • Rose and Connie share secretive moments, signifying their closeness amidst adversity.
  • The Joad family meets the Wilsons when Pa requests assistance; tragedy strikes that night with Grandpa's death.

Descriptive Language

  • Sairy Wilson is depicted with haunting eyes, symbolizing despair and hardship.

Acts of Kindness

  • The Joads' aid to the Wilsons in car troubles is rooted in shared grief, as they helped bury Grandpa.

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Explore the key themes and character interactions in Steinbeck's work. Analyze the contrasts between inanimate objects and living beings, the challenges faced by travelers, and the dynamics of family relationships during migration. This quiz will delve into the nuances that define Steinbeck's narrative style and character development.

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