The Grapes of Wrath – Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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How are the three major themes in The Grapes of Wrath structured?
How are the three major themes in The Grapes of Wrath structured?
As dualities with contrasting ideas
Which theme is described as the most significant in the novel?
Which theme is described as the most significant in the novel?
Individual versus community
What does Tom Joad represent at the start of the novel?
What does Tom Joad represent at the start of the novel?
Individualism
What does Jim Casy believe all people are part of?
What does Jim Casy believe all people are part of?
One collective soul
Who has the greatest impact on Tom's transformation to community advocate?
Who has the greatest impact on Tom's transformation to community advocate?
Jim Casy
Who are the primary agents of selfishness in the novel?
Who are the primary agents of selfishness in the novel?
Major landowners and the Bank
Which family offers work to Tom even though it means less work for themselves?
Which family offers work to Tom even though it means less work for themselves?
The Wilkie family
What does Rose of Sharon's act of breastfeeding the starving man symbolize?
What does Rose of Sharon's act of breastfeeding the starving man symbolize?
Community with all humanity
Which chapter ends with the line that gives the novel its title?
Which chapter ends with the line that gives the novel its title?
Chapter 25
How does Ma Joad demonstrate productive use of anger?
How does Ma Joad demonstrate productive use of anger?
By channelling it for common good