I think there are a few main themes in the book. One of the main themes I believe is that family and friends should always stick together. Ma Joad always talked about keeping the family together no matter what. In the end, that is what mattered and that is what got them through some really tough times. Tom also decides to stick with the family after realizing that one of his main responsibilities is taking care of them. Another main theme is about the migrant workers struggles. This book really puts it in perspective from the tenant farmers point of view. This book takes you on the Joad's journey to California in the hopes of making a better life for themselves. You read about all of their trials and tribulations and you realize what it was really like back then. Also another theme in the book is about being selfless. It takes Tom the whole book to realy realize this, but in the end he gives up himself to help other people in his community. I believe the author think that that lesson is very importaant because it is mentioned multiple times.
Steinbeck, John. The Grapes of Wrath. New York: Penguin, 2002. Print.
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