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How many start for California in the movie Grapes of Wrath?

In the movie "The Grapes of Wrath," the Joad family starts with a total of five members: Tom Joad, Ma Joad, Pa Joad, Ruthie Joad, and the recently deceased Grandpa Joad. They leave Oklahoma to travel to California in search of a better life during the Great Depression. However, as the story progresses, family members face various challenges, leading to a reduction in their numbers throughout the journey.


What are the release dates for The Onion News Network - 2007 Joad Cressbeckler Fears Genetic Modification Causes 'Wrath-Minded Taters'?

The Onion News Network - 2007 Joad Cressbeckler Fears Genetic Modification Causes 'Wrath-Minded Taters' was released on: USA: 9 November 2010


Sharon is a princess?

Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin and in some quarters means Princess of Laughter of perhaps, Comedy princess. It is mentioned in the Bible- the Rose of Sharon is a flower associated with Christ and the New Testament, it is also a character in Steinbeck"s Grapes of Wrath. Up to a point one can argue the Beverly Hillbillies was a comedic take-off on this most serious novel. Names were altered ( Joad to Jed, no deaths in the family, up to a point the Donna Douglas character did resemble Rose of Sharon.


What film told the plight of a poor mountain family during the days of the Depression?

A number of films dealt with this topic, hardly entertaining. the obvious answer is The Grapes of Wrath, which starred Henry Fonda. There was also a picture called Spencer"s Mountain which also featured Mr. Fonda and was believed to have been the prototype of(the Waltons) That"s the serious side. It may be argued that The Beverly Hillbillies was a comedic take-off on (grapes) and many kids in my High School English class saw the obvious paralells. (Jed and Joad) Beat up truck, mixture of old timers(Grannie) and young"Uns and California migration- Beverly Hillbilllies was in a sense a (Tragedy Inversion) of a very grave novel. ( Grannie died in Grapes, e.g.)


What are the release dates for Boy Meets World - 1993 Me and Mr- Joad 2-4?

Boy Meets World - 1993 Me and Mr- Joad 2-4 was released on: USA: 14 October 1994 Japan: 14 February 2001

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Does Tom Joad ever come back in the end of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck?

no


What novel portrays the Joad family driven from the Oklahoma dust bowl?

"The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck portrays the Joad family as they are forced to leave their farm in the Oklahoma dust bowl due to economic hardship. The novel follows their journey to California in search of a better life during the Great Depression.


Who said All you got is the family unbroke in The Grapes of Wrath?

Tom Joad said this line in John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath." He expresses a sense of resilience and solidarity with his family despite the hardships they face.


What is strand about Noah. In The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck?

In "The Grapes of Wrath," Noah is portrayed as a withdrawn and introspective member of the Joad family. He is depicted as physically unwell and mentally challenged, often isolated from the rest of the family. Noah's character serves to highlight the hardships and challenges faced by the Joad family as they struggle to survive during the Great Depression.


What was the name on the mailbox in The Grapes of Wrath?

The name on the mailbox in "The Grapes of Wrath" was Joad.


Who is the author of The Grapes of Wrath?

John Steinbeck


What does pa tell mom when joad arrives home in The Grapes of Wrath?

what does pa tells ma when joad arrived in the grapes of wrath


Which novel did John Steinbeck write in 1939?

He won the Pulitzer for the "Grapes of Wrath" 1939


When was The Grapes of Wrath created?

John Steinbeck probably completed writing The Grapes of Wrath in 1939. It was published in April of that year, and there didn't seem to be a lot of delay getting it to press. A link can be found below for more information.


In the novel Grapes of Wrath the structure and prose style used by Steinbeck in The Grapes of Wrath was most profoundly influenced by what work?

John Steinbeck cited the Bible as a significant influence on the structure and prose style of "The Grapes of Wrath." He sought to emulate the Biblical style of storytelling to convey the epic and moral dimensions of the Joad family's journey during the Great Depression.


In The Grapes of Wrath what is the Reverend's name?

Tom Joad


Who was creator of the Joads?

The Joads are fictional characters created by author John Steinbeck for his novel "The Grapes of Wrath," published in 1939. The book follows the Joad family as they struggle through the Great Depression in the 1930s.