1.
Compare the treatment of the migrant “Okies” in the
novel to the treatment of modern immigrant workers. What can modern readers
learn from the similarities and the differences of these situations?
2.
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that The Grapes of Wrath is anti-religious.
3.
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that The Grapes of Wrath is a patriotic
novel.
4.
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that The Grapes of Wrath is a pessimistic
novel.
5.
In this novel, “bad things happen to good people.”
What, specifically, causes bad things to happen to good people? What can good
people do about it?
6.
Consider how Steinbeck’s writing style is a reaction
to, rejection of, or embracement of each of the following styles of American
Literature: The Age of Faith, The Age of Reason, Romanticism, Gothic
Literature, Transcendentalism, Realism, and Naturalism. (This question requires
you to prepare for seven different questions.)
7.
How would Steinbeck define justice? Point to three
examples of justice or injustice to support your answer. Does his definition
agree with or contradict with yours?
8.
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that Casy
becomes a “better” man after he renounces his faith. Be certain to define what “better”
means.
9.
Defend, qualify, or challenge the claim that one of the
following is the purpose of Steinbeck’s novel:
a.
Steinbeck wants the reader to understand that to
succeed in life, as people, and as a country everyone needs to work together and
help one another equally.
b.
Steinbeck wants us to stop letting money keep us from
living as if all people are part of one big soul.
c.
Steinbeck’s purpose is to show that bad things happen
to good people and there isn’t anything you can do about it.
d.
Steinbeck’s purpose is to illustrate that men aren’t
the problem: the things they build are.
e.
Steinbeck wants to prove that the greatest aspect of
mankind is that we are willing to suffer and even die to further an idea or
concept.
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