The universal themes of the pursuit of the American Dream, perseverance, and the struggle against injustice, are still found in many aspects of American life today. As a result, The Grapes of Wrath has been hailed as one of the defining novels of American literature.
Help students keep track of all of The Grapes of Wrath characters by creating a character map! Track important traits about each character and choose a character to bring them to life!
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AL JOAD
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TOMMY JOAD
“But look, when you been in stir a little while, you can smell a question comin’ from hell to breakfast. You telegraphed yours the first time you opened your trap.”
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Well-respected by his family; wants to help his family; finally sees the wisdom in Casy’s teachings and wants to help the migrant workers fight against injustice; lives in the moment
Wears new, ill-fitting clothes from the prison; recently paroled for good behavior; dark brown hair and dark brown eyes; high cheekbones; heavy callouses on his hands