The Grapes of Wrath Chapter 21 Flashcards
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What do the big landowners buy to help make them even more money?

  • Trucks to haul the canned goods (correct)
  • Canneries to process the fruit (correct)
  • Banks so they can control who gets loans to buy land (correct)
  • None of the above
  • What do the big landowners buy to help make them even more money?

    Canneries

    What 'changed...welded...[and] united' the migrants?

    Hostility

    _____ went down and prices stayed up.

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

    Wages went _____ and prices stayed up.

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

    Wages went down and _____ stayed up.

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

    Wages went down and prices stayed _____.

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

    The line between _____ and anger is a thin line.

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

    The line between hunger and _____ is a thin line.

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

    Where should the excess money have gone instead of 'gas...guns...agents and spies...blacklists...[and] drilling'?

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

    What imagery is used to describe 'the people...[who] searched for work, for food'?

    <p>Insect imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    And the anger began to _____.

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

    As time went on, there were ____ farms.

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

    Match the following entities with their actions:

    <p>Companies = Worked at their own doom Banks = Worked at their own doom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is niacin deficiency?

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

    Study Notes

    Economic Exploitation

    • Big landowners invest in trucks and canneries to maximize profits from agricultural products.
    • Control over banks enables these landowners to dictate financial assistance and land ownership dynamics.

    Migrant Community

    • A shared sense of hostility among migrants fosters unity in their struggle for survival.
    • The increasing frustration stems from economic oppression and the erosion of livelihoods.

    Economic Challenges

    • Wage decrease juxtaposed with stable or rising prices creates financial strain for workers.
    • The dialectical relationship between hunger and anger reflects the desperation of the migrants' plight.

    Social Imagery

    • Insect imagery evokes the relentless search for work and sustenance among disadvantaged groups, highlighting their dehumanization.
    • As anger spreads among the populace, it symbolizes the brewing discontent.

    Agricultural Decline

    • The number of farms diminishes over time, reflecting a broader agricultural crisis.
    • Companies and banks inadvertently contribute to their downfall by perpetuating exploitative practices.

    Health Issues

    • Pellagra, a niacin deficiency disorder, signifies the nutritional decline and health ramifications of poverty among the labor force.

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    Test your knowledge with these flashcards on Chapter 21 of 'The Grapes of Wrath.' Explore key terms and concepts that highlight the struggles and dynamics faced by the characters. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of this pivotal chapter.

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