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What is the primary way in which Steinbeck critiques the capitalist system in The Grapes of Wrath?
What is the primary way in which Steinbeck critiques the capitalist system in The Grapes of Wrath?
- By drawing parallels between the exploitation of migrants and the historical experience of slavery (correct)
- By portraying the Dust Bowl as a natural disaster
- By highlighting the struggles of African Americans during the Great Depression
- By romanticizing the lives of the wealthy landowners
How does Steinbeck's representation of the Joad family relate to the historical experience of slavery?
How does Steinbeck's representation of the Joad family relate to the historical experience of slavery?
- It draws attention to the similarities between the plight of the migrants and the historical experience of slavery (correct)
- It downplays the struggles of African Americans during the Great Depression
- It highlights the significant differences between the two
- It portrays the Joad family as slave owners
What is the significance of the racial tensions depicted in The Grapes of Wrath?
What is the significance of the racial tensions depicted in The Grapes of Wrath?
- They reflect the racial hierarchy that existed during slavery (correct)
- They are only relevant to the experiences of the Joad family
- They are a product of the Dust Bowl itself
- They are a minor aspect of the novel
What is the ultimate goal of Steinbeck's critique of American society in The Grapes of Wrath?
What is the ultimate goal of Steinbeck's critique of American society in The Grapes of Wrath?
How does the novel's representation of slavery relate to the broader context of American history?
How does the novel's representation of slavery relate to the broader context of American history?
What is the indirect influence of the New Deal reflected in the novel?
What is the indirect influence of the New Deal reflected in the novel?
What is the theme echoed in the novel's portrayal of solidarity, community, and resilience among the migrant workers?
What is the theme echoed in the novel's portrayal of solidarity, community, and resilience among the migrant workers?
How does the exploitation of migrant workers in the novel relate to the historical practice of slavery?
How does the exploitation of migrant workers in the novel relate to the historical practice of slavery?
What is the primary way in which the novel portrays the social and economic challenges faced by individuals and families during the Great Depression?
What is the primary way in which the novel portrays the social and economic challenges faced by individuals and families during the Great Depression?
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