The Grapes Of Wrath 3
The true beginning of the novel starts when the Joad family begins their journey to the west, heading for bright and sunny California. The whole crew that went on this long journey consisted of, Tom Joad (Jr.), Tom Joad (Senior), Mrs. Joad (Ma), Jim Casey (the reverend), Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle John, Noah Joad, Rose of Sharron Joad, Al Joad, Ruthie Joad, Winfield Joad, and Cassie (Rose of Sharron's husband). They family starts off on their trek from home leaving all of their most prized possessions behind, carrying only what they needed to survive.
Even as the adventure starts for the Joad family, one of the family members already wants to separate from the rest, Grandpa. He feels that ...
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and once lay down for a while to rest, he went to the eternal rest as he passed away. It was thought by the ex-preacher, Casy, that Grandpa was dying since the day they left the home, that land was Him and without it he was dead. The death of Grandpa didn't fully hit the Joads. The only one who was effected severely by this tragic experience was Grandma. For now, after all, she was left alone. She went into fits of crying and just lying down and not saying a word. She longed for her husband, and her depression soon effected her health. Yet, the family could not wait for her health to improve or even for mourning, so they continued on.
They drove and drove, facing starvation and extreme lack of money, until they reached California. They came to a stop at a small camp where a rich cool stream flowed through the area. After camping for a while, Noah, the eldest son, came to the decision, that it was his time to move on alone. Noah knew that he was not what people considered "normal" ...
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