The Grapes of Wrath
Why do you suppose the preacher lost the "spirit"?
the crash of 1929 brought the "roaring twenties" to an end.
the crash of 1929 brought the "roaring twenties" to an end.
The preacher lost the spirit because he turned his back on the message he was preaching and indulged in the things he preached against. His guilt and shame left him unfit for his calling. Thus, he walked away.
The Grapes of Wrath