The Grapes of Wrath Trailer

Character responses/emotions

• Determination to survive despite losing their home and livelihood

• Hope for a better life in California

• Frustration and anger about unfair treatment and poverty

• Fear and uncertainty about the future

• Strong sense of family loyalty and responsibility

What this reveals about life during the Great Depression

• Many farming families were forced off their land due to the Dust Bowl and economic collapse

• Jobs were scarce and difficult to find, especially for migrant workers

• Families often had to travel long distances seeking work and stability

• Poverty and inequality were common experiences for displaced workers

• Community and family support were essential for survival