CliffsNotes on Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath

by Vlcek, Kelly McGrath

• ISBN13: 9780764585968
• ISBN10: 0764585967
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-19
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes

Summary

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the familiar format.CliffsNotes on The Grapes of Wrath explores John Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning --and controversial - novel, a work based on the what the author saw for himself as a reporter covering migrant worker camps.Following the story of the Joad family as they travel from the Oklahoma Dust Bowl to California in search of farming opportunities and wealth, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each part within the novel. Other features that help you figure out this important work include Personal background on the author, including career highlights Introduction to and synopsis of the book In-depth character analyses Critical essays to take you into the author's personal philosophy Review section that features interactive questions and suggested essay topics and practice projects Resource Center with books, films, and Web sites that can help round out your knowledgeClassic literature or modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Author Biography

Kelly McGrath Vlcek is completing her Masters degree in American Literature very close to Steinbeck country along the central coast of California. She is currently teaching junior high language arts and literature classes.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Author	1	(5)
Personal Background	2	(2)
Career Highlights	4	(2)
Introduction to the Novel	6	(11)
Introduction	7	(4)
A Brief Synopsis	11	(3)
List of Characters	14	(2)
Character Map	16	(1)
Critical Commentaries	17	(64)
Chapter One	18	(2)
Summary	18	(1)
Commentary	18	(1)
Glossary	19	(1)
Chapter Two	20	(2)
Summary	20	(1)
Commentary	20	(1)
Glossary	21	(1)
Chapter Three	22	(2)
Summary	22	(1)
Commentary	22	(1)
Glossary	23	(1)
Chapter Four	24	(2)
Summary	24	(1)
Commentary	24	(1)
Glossary	25	(1)
Chapter Five	26	(2)
Summary	26	(1)
Commentary	26	(1)
Glossary	27	(1)
Chapter Six	28	(2)
Summary	28	(1)
Commentary	28	(1)
Glossary	29	(1)
Chapter Seven	30	(1)
Summary	30	(1)
Commentary	30	(1)
Glossary	30	(1)
Chapter Eight	31	(3)
Summary	31	(1)
Commentary	32	(1)
Glossary	33	(1)
Chapter Nine	34	(2)
Summary	34	(1)
Commentary	34	(1)
Glossary	35	(1)
Chapter Ten	36	(3)
Summary	36	(1)
Commentary	36	(2)
Glossary	38	(1)
Chapter Eleven	39	(1)
Summary	39	(1)
Commentary	39	(1)
Glossary	39	(1)
Chapter Twelve	40	(2)
Summary	40	(1)
Commentary	40	(2)
Chapter Thirteen	42	(3)
Summary	42	(1)
Commentary	42	(2)
Glossary	44	(1)
Chapter Fourteen	45	(2)
Summary	45	(1)
Commentary	45	(1)
Glossary	46	(1)
Chapter Fifteen	47	(2)
Summary	47	(1)
Commentary	47	(1)
Glossary	48	(1)
Chapter Sixteen	49	(3)
Summary	49	(1)
Commentary	50	(1)
Glossary	51	(1)
Chapter Seventeen	52	(2)
Summary	52	(1)
Commentary	52	(1)
Glossary	53	(1)
Chapter Eighteen	54	(3)
Summary	54	(1)
Commentary	55	(1)
Glossary	55	(2)
Chapter Nineteen	57	(2)
Summary	57	(1)
Commentary	57	(1)
Glossary	58	(1)
Chapter Twenty	59	(3)
Summary	59	(1)
Commentary	60	(1)
Glossary	61	(1)
Chapter Twenty-One	62	(2)
Summary	62	(1)
Commentary	62	(1)
Glossary	63	(1)
Chapter Twenty-Two	64	(2)
Summary	64	(1)
Commentary	64	(1)
Glossary	65	(1)
Chapter Twenty-Three	66	(1)
Summary	66	(1)
Commentary	66	(1)
Glossary	66	(1)
Chapter Twenty-Four	67	(2)
Summary	67	(1)
Commentary	67	(1)
Glossary	68	(1)
Chapter Twenty-Five	69	(2)
Summary	69	(1)
Commentary	69	(1)
Glossary	70	(1)
Chapter Twenty-Six	71	(3)
Summary	71	(1)
Commentary	72	(1)
Glossary	73	(1)
Chapter Twenty-Seven	74	(1)
Summary	74	(1)
Commentary	74	(1)
Glossary	74	(1)
Chapter Twenty-Eight	75	(3)
Summary	75	(1)
Commentary	76	(1)
Glossary	76	(2)
Chapter Twenty-Nine	78	(1)
Summary	78	(1)
Commentary	78	(1)
Glossary	78	(1)
Chapter Thirty	79	(2)
Summary	79	(1)
Commentary	80	(1)
Glossary	80	(1)
Character Analyses	81	(7)
Tom Joad	82	(1)
Ma Joad	82	(1)
Jim Casy	83	(1)
Rose of Sharon Joad	84	(1)
Pa Joad	84	(1)
Al Joad	85	(1)
Granpa Joad	85	(1)
Granma Joad	86	(1)
Uncle John Joad	86	(1)
Ruthie Joad	86	(1)
Winfield Joad	86	(1)
Noah Joad	87	(1)
Ivy and Sarah (Sairy) Wilson	87	(1)
The Wainwrights	87	(1)
Critical Essays	88	(6)
The Use of Literary Devices in the Intercalary Chapters of The Grapes of Wrath	89	(2)
Philosophical Influences on Steinbeck's Social Theory	91	(3)
CliffsNotes Review	94	(3)
CliffsNotes Resource Center	97	(3)
Index	100