post 8 of 10 (ch. 22-24) - Griselda

Griselda Casillas
Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck

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Hey Julianna,

Chapter twenty-two: As you’ve said the Joad’s family goes into government based camp. I think why Mr.Wallace told Tom that they want to close down the camp is because they want to get a group of people who are willing to fight for a better wage. But, first they have to close the camp so that there will be enough money for everyone. Ma is relieved to find out that Mr. Thomas has hired Tom, this gives her a little bit of hope. I don’t think that Rose of Sharon will lose her baby because she might find out that what the women had said to them (women who do sinful acts will lose their babies) was just a myth.

Chapter twenty-three: I think that if the farmers continue to make their life seem fun and full of hopes, than It will get better for them. But, sooner or later they would get annoyed and desperate for food if they don’t find jobs. It depends on if they find better opportunities for their family and themselves. If they get to know each other, than maybe they can rebel against the government.

Chapter twenty-four: This chapter is full of hope because after the dance had occurred and were disturbed by three suspicious looking man. A guy told them a story. He said that there was a march between the townspeople and the workers. The workers led the strong march because they wanted to be treated fairly by the mean townspeople. This march helped maintain peace between the townspeople and the workers.