Tuesday, March 11, 2008
My Favorite
Even though I enjoy many scenes from "The Grapes of Wrath," there is one in particular that I enjoy. When Tom and Pa consider splitting up the family so they can fix the Wilson's car, Ma tells them what she wants. Most women in that day and age would not stand up for anything and just followed whatever their husband said. Ma tells Pa that she refuses to let the family split up because that is all they have left since they have moved. She even grabs a jack handle to prove her point. Pa is so amazed that she stood up that he is not sure what to do. He ends up making an agreement that will satisfy Ma and still be able to fix the car. Tom and Jim Casy stays behind to fix the car and the rest of the family will pull over to the next place with shelter and water. Ma standing up for what she believes in makes this scene my favorite.
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That was also a very good scene when Ma tells them she will hit the with the tire iron. Very nice choice Brittany.
I think this scene is one of my favorites too! Steinbeck does acknowledge where the true power lies, even in a time period when women are looked down upon. Good job!
This is a pretty good scene too.
It seems like something you would do.
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