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Term Papers on The Grapes Of Wrath
| Term Paper Title | The Grapes Of Wrath |
| # of Words | 593 |
| # of Pages (250 words per page double spaced) | 2.37 |
The Grapes of Wrath
The most evident and substantial theme that Steinbeck employs in The Grapes of Wrath is simply an outcry against the ill treatment of all migrant workers. The Joads function as a symbol the migrant working family, their horrific existence, and the effects that poverty has upon them. In penning The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck is generally calling for an end of man’s inhumanity towards his fellow man, while he is specifically calling for a more humane treatment of the migrant worker. He reveals several methods of reaching this goal, the most apparent of which is his foremost belief in the necessity of the unification of the mistreated. In order to resist the forces which impose poverty and maltreatment upon them, Steinbeck believes that the alliance of workers must first be accomplished. Steinbeck vocalizes the need for this when he states: “This is the beginning: from I to We.” Steinbeck’s very purpose of writing Grapes is this very invocation. The story is about dispossession: of the Joads and, more significantly, the general delusion of people thinking that they own other people. The philosophy of Jim Casy, a radical form of post-humanism, is introduced early in the novel and introduces the idea that humanity is the central value that all should hold as holy and righteous. Casy states that he doesn’t believe in religion, and this is appropriate, for some have concluded that religion divides and does not unify. Tom Casy’s character in itself is something of a play on that of Jesus Christ (his initials are J.C., and later in the story his death is something of a “sacrifice”), while in the Gospels Christ states, “I come not to bring peace, but a sword”. Perhaps Steinbeck is alluding to this idea that religion (specifically Christianity, s...This is ONLY a preview of the article. If you would like to view the entire document, you must subscribe to Digital Term Papers. Please register below now!
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