The Grapes of Wrath Chapter 17 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What metaphor does the author use about the migrant people?

He portrays them as bugs.

What happens to the migrant people at night?

They unite to one group and share each other's bitterness and concern.

What do the migrant people get used to doing in this new lifestyle?

They get used to building rules in the new world.

What is the worst punishment for violating these rules?

The punishments are ostracism and murderous fights, but ostracism is the worst. Signup and view all the answers

How is the technique of building changing? What is the world getting close to?

The rights and rules are improved; the environment becomes more fair, and unions care about human rights. Signup and view all the answers

What do those panic families do?

They miss the union of the migrant family, drive ceaselessly, and sometimes integrate into tents. Signup and view all the answers

How do these two boys know each other?

They discuss a stone that one boy has and share gossip, realizing they are relatives. Signup and view all the answers

What are their after dinner discussions?

They talk about their dissatisfaction with food, their old memories, and their future. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the camping place when it is day?

Everyone will move on, and then a new group of people will move into the camping place. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Metaphor of Migrant People

Migrant people are described metaphorically as bugs, suggesting fragility and vulnerability in their circumstances.

Nightly Unity

At night, migrant individuals come together, sharing their bitterness and concerns, forming a cohesive unit.

Construction of New Rules

Migrants establish new social rules that prioritize respect for elders and protection for vulnerable groups.
They abandon passive acts, instead forming unions that govern their interactions and behaviors.

Punishments for Rule Violations

Severe penalties for breaking social rules include ostracism and violent confrontations.
Ostracism is the harshest punishment, leading to lifelong shame and isolation from the community.

Evolution of Rights and Fairness

The rights within the migrant community are enhanced, resulting in improved living conditions and fairness.
Unions begin to prioritize human rights, such as proper burials for children, fostering a familial atmosphere.

Behavior of Panic Families

Panic-driven families long for the connection of the migrant community, often sleeping in their cars or moving into tents.
They integrate into the union, sometimes even reuniting with lost relatives in the process.

Connection Between Boys

Two boys bond over a shared stone, strengthening their connection through gossip and the discovery of familial ties.

Evening Discussions

After dinner, children express unhappiness after noticing others with better food.
They reminisce about their lives before displacement and contemplate their uncertain futures.

Daily Camping Dynamics

During the daytime, migrant families pack up and leave, making way for new groups to take over the camping area.

Description

Explore key concepts and metaphors from Chapter 17 of 'The Grapes of Wrath'. This quiz will help you understand the portrayal of migrant people and their experiences as depicted by Steinbeck. Test your knowledge of important themes and phrases from this pivotal chapter.