Unit 2 Independent Practice Analysis ADV: "The Grapes of Wrath"
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What do Steinbeck’s descriptions of the characters selling their belongings reveal about their lives before the dust storms? Explain, citing text evidence to support your inferences.
What do Steinbeck’s descriptions of the characters selling their belongings reveal about their lives before the dust storms? Explain, citing text evidence to support your inferences.
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What does this excerpt suggest about the importance of memory, both to individuals and a community?
What does this excerpt suggest about the importance of memory, both to individuals and a community?
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Which theme is most represented by the Joads' decision to sell their belongings and move West?
Which theme is most represented by the Joads' decision to sell their belongings and move West?
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What does the act of burning their belongings symbolize for the characters?
What does the act of burning their belongings symbolize for the characters?
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Explain how the characters' journey to California is reflective of a larger theme in the novel. Provide specific examples.
Explain how the characters' journey to California is reflective of a larger theme in the novel. Provide specific examples.
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How does the setting of the Dust Bowl influence the characters' decision to leave their home?
How does the setting of the Dust Bowl influence the characters' decision to leave their home?
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In what way does the harsh environment of the setting impact the Joad family's relationships and decisions?
In what way does the harsh environment of the setting impact the Joad family's relationships and decisions?
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Explain how the setting of the Midwest during the Great Depression shapes the characters' actions and development. Use specific examples from the text.
Explain how the setting of the Midwest during the Great Depression shapes the characters' actions and development. Use specific examples from the text.