preview

Turtle In The Grapes Of Wrath

Decent Essays

Can you imagine you and a turtle having similar characteristics? In the Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck uses a turtle to foreshadow future events and problems that the Joad family will come to face. The turtle exemplifies fear, determination, and overcoming a situation. The turtle also forebodes the theme of hope and determination. The drivers’ reactions not only help predict the outcome of future events, but also help establish a theme in accordance with what the turtle exemplifies. A forty-year-old woman driving a sedan saw the turtle and swerved to avoid hitting the turtle. This lady represents the people who went out of their way to help the Joads, and other people that were in need. Startled by the car, the turtle paused momentarily,

Get Access