New Place, New Life.

Now that the Joads are in California, everything seems to be going up hill and better than it was in Oklahoma. Of course, it is because they are not in the middle of the madness. But Is it going to continue to get bet or are there going to be a few more bumps in the road and maybe go back down hill?

The Death of JC

In chapter 26, Jim Casey is killed because he led a rebellion (strike) against the CA police. Is his death symbolic of anything? Does it further the Bible metaphor? Is Tom's reaction symbolic?

He Kills Again

So, in chapter 26, Tom Joad kills a man (after the man kills Jim Casey). How will this affect the family? Will Tom be sent back to jail?

Casey: Christ figure or misrepresented character?

Jim Casey is being hailed as the "Christ figure" in the book. Question to ponder: did Steinbeck INTEND for Casey to sort of portray Christ, or are people today just reading WAYYY to much into it? Share your thoughts.

Title: The Grapes of Wrath

Tell me, what does this title really mean? Why did Steinbeck chose this title for his book?

Rough Times

Steinbeck describes a lot of the stuff people went through in the migrant work areas. There is just so much that goes on and he explains it so well, that maybe that even he could have suffered from all this as well, or are these just the things he saw during his life?

Steinbeck's Religion

Based on the different events in the book, and the views of the characters so far (especially Jim Casy), what do you guys think is Steinbeck's religious views? Not only religous, but his overall view of life?