Grampa was most likely buried in Arizona, before they reached California.
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 Grapes of Wrath" upset Californians because it depicted the harsh realities of the Dust Bowl migration and the struggles of migrant workers, highlighting the poor living conditions and mistreatment they faced in California. The novel's portrayal of social injustice and economic exploitation provoked strong reactions from some Californians who felt it painted an unflattering and accurate picture of the state's treatment of migrants.
Yes, red grapes are Alaska's state fruit.
In the US, California is famous for its grapes.
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John Steinbeck wrote several novels based entirely or largely in California including: To a God Unknown Tortilla Flat Of Mice and Men The Grapes of Wrath The Wayward Bus Cannery Row East of Eden
Missouri and North Carolina have Grapes as the State Fruit and they are: Missouri: Norton Cynthiana Grape North Carolina: Scuppernong Grape
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MO is the abbreviation for the state of Missouri, where Daniel Boone was buried.
The Joad family lived in the great state of Ohio.
Elvis is buried at Graceland in Tennessee.
Abigail Adams was buried in Massachusetts.