The Ending

So, the ending... What did everyone think? I yelled when I finished the book. The book was really good though. Probably the best i have read for a school project in a long time.

Intense

Did anyone else think that all of the crops being destroyed and the rain and all that was a parallel between the migrants and their emotions toward the farmers? That whole quote about the grapes....but did it mean anger, or despair?

So what does everyone think of the ending? There are a lot of intense biblical symbols involved....like Jim Casy, Rose of Sharon and the dying man (which was kind of gross), and even the dead baby. I know this wasn't the whole point for these parts in the story, he really wanted to show the hardships that the migrants were facing and represent them in a powerful way, and I recognize that Moses was sent down the river in a basket, but what is the point for the baby? Salvation or a message I guess...?

THE END???!!!

Does anyone else think that Steinback's ending was inappropriate?

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?