Ahhhh... the end.


Describe the role women play throughout this novel. Be sure to comment on the significance of Rose of Sharon’s final act
in the novel.

What did you think of the ending of the novel? Was it fitting to the whole of the plot?

Within chapters 22-24, what are some examples that support the theory that there is greater power in numbers?

Which character do you think is going to experience the greatest emotional journey? Why? Support your claim.

How has farming changed according to Chapter 19? Why do the local people fear the migrants? What is a Hooverville? How do you suppose a Hooverville got its name? What are the “three great facts of history”, and what do they imply about the outcome of the events in this novel?

Create one discussion question of your own from the reading. You do NOT need to answer it.

Hey folks,

There will not be a new question for Friday. We will do our discussion questions at Dilluso's. Remember to be there, the downtown location, at 8:00. In the meantime, if you failed to do the other blog entries, get on it!

Now that you have been introduced to more of the Joad family(including friends), take time to reflect on each of the characters and what you think they night bring to the plot.

Pick three of the characters (anybody other than Tom) and describe them with as much detail as possible. You can make inferences about their personalities from their actions.

Welcome to the Grapes of Wrath Blog. Remember, for full credit you must reference the novel.


What does the setting of the opening scene suggest about the rest of the novel? What does it suggest about family structure?

Animals play an important symbolic role throughout this novel. What important qualities does the land turtle have as described in Chapter 3?