The Grapes of Wrath
Why does Steinbeck have this incident occur to an anonymous family and not the Joads? S-18
Chapter 15
Chapter 15
Now and then Steinbeck broadens his scope to other migrant workers. They become a reflection of the Joad's experience and the Joad's experience reflects on them. They also provide an ominous warning for the Joads of what they can expect down the road.