The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

The Great Depression

Rose of Sharon’s Pregnancy gives hope of new beginnings. When the baby is stillborn, this hope fades. After the family still tries to move forward.The Death of the Joads’ Dogalso foreshadows the long road ahead of the family and the many tradegies that will occur.

~After seeing the screening of the Motion Picture Steinbeck said, it reminded him of a documentary. He also said Henry Fonda's performance as Tom Joad made him "believe my own words."~When Fonda died in 1982, Tom Joad's final speech was read at his funeral.

Movie Trailer

Interview with Steinbeck

~ Was published by the Viking Theater Company.~ John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1962. ~ It was reportedly banned in the Soviet Union by Stalin because it showed that even the most destitute Americans could afford a car.

Interesting Facts

About the Movie

Symbolism

BY: Felicia Thomas, Garrett Bell, Shelby Rodrigue, Brianna Rakoski-Calvin