John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath'
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A 5 page paper that considers the themes of endurance as well as the relationships between man and nature and man and family. The writers focuses upon the determination and endurance of Ma Joad, who is able to demonstrate her ability to survive and to focus on her family even in the midst of great loss and transition. This paper also contains a comparison between Ma Joad and George, of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. No additional sources listed.
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John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' / An Historical Perspective
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This 6 page paper provides a historical view John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' and then incorporates elements from the story to demonstrate Steinbeck's depiction of depression-era values and the issues related to unionization and the struggle for maintaining work in the midst of industrial and economic change. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' / Analysis Of Religious Themes
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This 7 page research paper examines how the subjects of religion and sin are handled in John Steinbeck's 1939 novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Specifically discussed are the characters Jim Casy and Uncle John Joad and the religious significance each depicts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath' vs. Meridel Le Sueur 'The Girl'
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An 8 page paper on these two books by Meridel Le Sueur and John Steinbeck, respectively. The writer describes how both books prove the falseness of the American Dream by stressing collective community action over the primacy of the individual. Bibliography lists three sources.
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John Steinbeck's 'The Pearl'
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A 5 page paper about the character of Kino in The Pearl. The writer describes the tragedy of The Pearl for Kino and how it brings him sorrow, evil, and death. No additional sources cited.
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John Steinbeck's 'Tortilla Flat' / Arthurian Cycle
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10 pages in length. In one of John Steinbeck's more worldly creations, Tortilla Flat adopts a decidedly Arthurian theme that reflects a significant Camelot-esque appeal. Monterey, California, is the site of this modern day Camelot, however, replete with all the elements typically related to King Arthur and his court: lust, temptation, emotion, honor and compelling action. Danny, Pillon, Pablo, Big Jog Portagee, Jesus Maria Corcoran and the old Pirate -- also known as the paisanos -- help tell the tale that surrounds the Arthurian cycle Steinbeck so cleverly weaves within the story. The writer discusses the Arthurian cycle as it relates to Tortilla Flat. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Ma Joad And The Great American Family
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A 5 page analysis of the characterization and function of Mrs. Joad in John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. The paper shows that through Ma's compassion and strength, her family grows beyond the bonds of kinship to include all those who suffer. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Self-determination in Twentieth Century Literature
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A six page paper looking at the way twentieth-century literature extols self-determination over passivity in life. Specific works discussed are John Steinbeck�s �East of Eden,� Jack London�s �The Mexican,� Wallace Stevens� �The Idea of Order at Key West,� T.S. Eliot�s �The Waste Land� and �The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,� Robert Frost�s �Fire and Ice� and �The Mending Wall�, Ezra Pound�s �The River Merchant�s Wife: A Letter,� Katherine Anne Porter�s �The Jilting of Granny Weatherall,� and William Carlos Williams� �The Red Wheelbarrow.� Bibliography lists six sources.
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Steinbeck�s �Grapes of Wrath� : The Legacy of the Dust Bowl
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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.
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Steinbeck�s �Travels With Charley�
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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.
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