The Grapes of Wrath
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1. What does the unraveling of grandpa reveal about the psychological impact of the Great Depression?
1. What does the unraveling of grandpa reveal about the psychological impact of the Great Depression?
Grandpa can't handle all of the changes in his life. The Dustbowl has caused the loss of his lifelong home, the dishevelment of his family, emotional trauma, and a sense of failure. He's too old to start over, and furthermore, he doesn't want to.