A five page paper on the historical background of John Steinbeck s novel, set during the 1930s Depression. The paper argues that the self-sacrificing and fraternal spirit of people such as the Joads actually helped the United States win the Second World War ten years later. No additional sources. A five page look at this travel journal by John Steinbeck, reporting on the author s cross-country trip in 1960. The paper shows how Steinbeck s observations in this book are consistent with his overall philosophy of life.
Bibliography lists three sources.
A six page paper showing how Steinbeck s works reflect a perception of the American West as a metaphoric Eden which men seek but which ultimately fails to make them happy. Specific works discussed are The Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, East of Eden, and Cannery Row. Bibliography lists 10 sources.