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Who moved into the tenants' farm home?
Who moved into the tenants' farm home?
Mice and other animals
In Chapter 9, what do the tenant farmers do with their possessions they cannot sell or take with them?
In Chapter 9, what do the tenant farmers do with their possessions they cannot sell or take with them?
Burn them in a heap
In Chapter 5, what do the owners of the land tell the tenant farmers?
In Chapter 5, what do the owners of the land tell the tenant farmers?
That the farmers must leave
In Chapter 25, why can't the farmer pick the fruit?
In Chapter 25, why can't the farmer pick the fruit?
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Based on what you have read, what is Steinbeck's attitude toward the farmers and migrants?
Based on what you have read, what is Steinbeck's attitude toward the farmers and migrants?
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Study Notes
Tenant Farmers and Their Struggles
- Mice and animals have taken over the tenants' farm homes after they abandoned them.
- Many possessions of the tenant farmers that could not be sold or transported are burned in a heap, symbolizing loss and desperation.
- Landowners inform tenant farmers that they must vacate the land, highlighting the power disparity and economic pressures faced by the farmers.
Challenges of Harvesting
- In Chapter 25, farmers are unable to pick fruit due to its abundance, illustrating the paradox of abundance and scarcity in agricultural labor.
Author's Perspective
- John Steinbeck expresses sympathy towards the farmers and migrants, reflecting on their hardships and struggles during the Great Depression.
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Test your knowledge on key events and characters from 'The Grapes of Wrath'. This quiz covers important chapters, exploring themes of displacement and survival during the Great Depression. Challenge yourself with APEX Flashcards to deepen your understanding of the novel.
