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The Joad family from John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath" lived in Sallisaw, Oklahoma before they were forced to migrate to California in search of work during the Great Depression.
Grampa Joad, Granma Joad, Uncle John, Pa Joad, Ma Joad, Noah Joad, Tom Joad, Connie Rivers, Rosasharon, Al Joad, Ruthie Joad, Winfield. 12 family members. Optional family members are Uncle John's dead wife, the baby Rosasharon is pregnant with, and Jim Casy (Tom's friend that goes to California with the family).
The main character in "The Grapes of Wrath" is Tom Joad, a young man who is released from prison and joins his family as they travel to California during the Great Depression in search of a better life.
The main characters in "The Grapes of Wrath" are the Joad family, particularly Tom Joad, Ma Joad, and Jim Casy. The novel follows their journey as they are pushed off their land in Oklahoma during the Great Depression and travel to California in search of a better life. Their resilience and unity in the face of adversity are central themes of the book.
The Joad family lived in the great state of Ohio.
The Grapes of Wrath takes place primarily in Oklahoma, California, and various locations in between as the Joad family migrates west seeking a better life during the Great Depression.
Tom Joad
Pa Joad got the family house through inheritance from his ancestors. The land had been in the Joad family for generations, passed down from one generation to the next. When the family is forced off their land during the Dust Bowl, Pa Joad insists on keeping the house as a symbol of their heritage and refuses to leave until they are evicted.
Ma and Pa Joad's first concern upon seeing Tom is his escape from the chain gang and the risks involved for the family if Tom is caught. They worry about the repercussions it could have on their journey to California and the safety of the family.
The beginning of the novel takes place in Oklahoma, where the Joad family starts their journey. They travel to California, with events happening at points along the way.
The Joad family in "The Grapes of Wrath" consists of 12 members, including Tom, Ma, Pa, Rose of Sharon, and others. They come from Oklahoma and journey to California during the Great Depression.
The beginning of the novel takes place in Oklahoma, where the Joad family starts their journey. They travel to California, with events happening at points along the way.