In this chapter, Uncle John says that he “don’t need no safety razor, neither. Stuff settin’ out there, you jus’ feel like buyin’ it whether you need it or not.” How does his statement function as a criticism of the nature of capitalism?

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The Grapes of Wrath

In this chapter, Uncle John says that he “don’t need no safety razor, neither. Stuff settin’ out there, you jus’ feel like buyin’ it whether you need it or not.” How does his statement function as a criticism of the nature of capitalism?

Chapter 28

Asked by sue d #286509 on 4/7/2013 8:06 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/7/2013 8:24 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/7/2013 8:24 PM

I think there is a sense of overconsumption and entitlement that comes with blind Capitalism. THe rich consume more than they need while the poor suffer with nothing.

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