The Grapes of Wrath Allusions
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The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Lesson Plans by Kristy Littlehale
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.
Literary Allusion: Definition and Examples
Lesson Plans by Kristy Littlehale
Allusions, while important to helping readers understand themes and characters on a deeper level, can sometimes be hard for students to grasp. Engage and challenge students with activities from Storyboard That!
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- The Grapes of Wrath
- ALLUSION
- HOW IT ENHANCES MEANING
- The title of the novel is taken from The Battle Hymn of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe in 1861, and also connect to Biblical verses in Isaiah 63 and Revelations 14:19-20. Both refer to God's judgment and restoration of righteousness in the face of oppression and wrongdoing.
- The Joads and other farming families were thrown off of their land and needed gainful employment, which they often could not find because of the greedy landowners who hire migrant workers for less than a living wage. The title hearkens back to the powerful imagery in the hymn and the Bible of God destroying the oppressors of the world. The novel works as a plea to God to grant justice to the exploited and disenfranchised families and workers like the Joads.
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