The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is about a family and its members' struggle to get through difficult times without breaking up as a family. The 1930s were a difficult time in the United States of America. The Dust Bowl was in effect while on top of that, the Great Depression was also occurring. The Joads and many other Oklahoma families were forced to quit their jobs and had almost no choice but to move to California. They have faced many crossroads, none of which can be overcome without the support of their loved ones. The novel tells the story of two “families”: the Joads and the rest of the migrant workers. Family is the real reason for survival; Through these adversities, we witness something incredible as migrants come together, learn to rely on each other, and see how life on the road forms new “families.” At the beginning of the novel, Tom Joad has just been released from prison. On top of that, the Joads have to travel a ton to get to California. In their journey to a new life, they are not alone. Thousands have lost their jobs, homes and privacy....