Ch 1: The Grapes of Wrath Historical Context
This convenient study resource examines the historical significance of John Steinbeck's ''The Grapes of Wrath.'' Access these bite-sized lessons at any time if you need extra help with your homework or need a simple resource to help you prepare for an upcoming literature exam.
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This chapter summarizes the material students need to know about the historical context of The Grapes of Wrath for a standard literature course. Topics covered include:
John Steinbeck's purpose for writing the book
The novel's historical significance and societal impact
How the novel relates to the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl
The historical accuracy of The Grapes of Wrath
5 Lessons in Chapter 1: The Grapes of Wrath Historical Context
1. Why Did John Steinbeck Write The Grapes of Wrath?
Steinbeck's novel, ''The Grapes of Wrath,'' is colored both by historical significance and personal detail. In this lesson, you'll learn more about why he chose to write the novel that many have since deemed controversial.
2. The Grapes of Wrath: Historical Significance & Impact on Society
John Steinbeck's classic novel 'The Grapes of Wrath' gave a voice to the tens of thousands of Americans affected by the Dust Bowl tragedy in Midwestern farming states. The novel and the subsequent 1940 film version have remained a part of American consciousness over the ensuing decades.
3. The Grapes of Wrath & The Great Depression
The classic novel The Grapes of Wrath is set during the Great Depression of the 1930s. In this lesson, we will highlight the key themes, developments, and characteristics of the Great Depression, allowing us to better understand this important work.
4. The Grapes of Wrath & The Dust Bowl
In this lesson we will learn about the historical context of the famous John Steinbeck novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Specifically, we will look at the Dust Bowl -- what it was, how it started, and the ways in which it impacted American families.
5. The Grapes of Wrath Historical Accuracy
In this lesson we learn how historical accuracy comes into play in 'The Grapes of Wrath' and how the intercalary chapters provide a larger context for the non intercalary chapters.
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The Grapes of Wrath Literary Context
The Grapes of Wrath Literary Analysis
The Grapes of Wrath Themes
The Grapes of Wrath Literary Elements
The Grapes of Wrath Literary Devices
The Grapes of Wrath Symbols & Imagery
The Grapes of Wrath Characters
The Grapes of Wrath Quotes
The Grapes of Wrath Chapter Summaries
Teaching The Grapes of Wrath