The Grapes of Wrath – Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Three major themes in The Grapes of Wrath
Three major themes in The Grapes of Wrath
Individual v community, selfishness v kindness, meekness v wrath
Most significant theme in The Grapes of Wrath
Most significant theme in The Grapes of Wrath
Individual versus community
Tom Joad's initial character trait
Tom Joad's initial character trait
Individualism/self-interest
Jim Casy's role in the novel
Jim Casy's role in the novel
Philosophical guide/former preacher
Oversoul concept in the novel
Oversoul concept in the novel
Universal spirit connecting all living beings (from Emerson)
Tom Joad's transformation throughout story
Tom Joad's transformation throughout story
From individualist to community advocate
Main agents of selfishness in novel
Main agents of selfishness in novel
Major landowners and the Bank
Role of kindness in community
Role of kindness in community
Glue holding communities together
What meekness vs wrath theme explores
What meekness vs wrath theme explores
Passive acceptance vs righteous anger creating change
What 'grapes of wrath' symbolises
What 'grapes of wrath' symbolises
Growing wrath/righteous anger as force for positive change