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To what extent do the Christian allusions in the book clash with Casy's notion of a universal human soul? Are these facets contradictory, or do they build on each other?

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labels vs actions: Pa is named the head of the house, but Ma's role provides the foundation for the family

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What are Steinbeck's view on the bible? Are his allusions in a sense of mockery, or something else?

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What role does weather and nature play in revealing Steinbeck's themes?

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Significance of the character arcs of Uncle John and Rose of Sharon?

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In the non-literal war between the exploitative companies/banks and the workers, who ultimately comes out on top? Both in the time period of the book and what may happen afterwards.

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What does Steinbeck think about those who own farms but aren't able to change the prices due to overarching committees fixing prices, who then do nothing to help the poor?

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What does the book have to say about living in the present, past, and future? Are Ma and Tom's philosophies about living in the present absolute virtues, or are they simply born out of necessity?

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the apathy for the poor

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What do animals and violence suggest/signify about the mirgants struggles/joad's struggles ?

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What might the motif of music (whether it's the scene with the people chanting after Ma dies; the sprinkling of instruments like guitars, harmonicas, and violins playing in the background; the movement of the rain in one of the chapters we read today described in terms of tempo and rhythmic patterns) symbolize in the novel?

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In what ways does Ma Joad become the emotional and moral center of the novel? What does Steinbeck suggest about the role of women in times of crisis?

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Does Steinbeck suggest that violence can be an appropriate response to injustice?

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Are the banks and companies truly greedy, or are they just trying to feed their own families as well?

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Can we expect any changes to the system based on what we see in the novel?

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animals and violence

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What is Steinbeck trying to say behind the animal allegories? Is there a motif behind the animals?

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traditional gender role shifts

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Is the juxtaposition between women taking a secondary role in the odd chapters, and Ma being the matriarch of the household, supposed to be a social commentary from Steinbeck?

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What do the differences between youth and the elderly potray in the novel?

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Role of each family member

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What is the role of water in the Great Gatsby? Why is it so often associated with loss of some kind (Noah, Tom getting wet after Casy's death, stillborn baby during heavy rain, etc.)?

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nature vs. people

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How does Steinbeck implement Biblical references to develop themes in the text?

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Seeing the contrast of gender roles vs the Joads and how struggle can contribute to that

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What is the thematic significance of Ruthie's apathetic and immature behavior throughout the story?

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What role and symbolism do animals hold in the novel?