Cliffsnotes the Grapes of Wrath

by Kelly McGrath Vlcek, John Steinbeck

Steinbeck wrote this book to bring into the spotlight the plight of migrant workers. In "The Grapes of Wrath" a migrant family travels from the Oklahoma Dust Bowl to California only to be exploited by the agricultural system.

The ferocity of resulting attacks on Steinbeck and his politics point to the truth and power of the stories told in this novel.

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First published June 5, 2000

About the author

Kelly McGrath Vlcek is completing her Masters degree in American Literature, very close to Steinbeck country along the central coast of California. She is currently teaching junior high language arts and literature classes.

Reviews

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read these cliff notes in 9th grade and they made me cry. Very well written!

[Kathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had to read this (along with the Reader's Guide put out by the National Endowment for the Arts pamphlet)to make sure I was gettting every I should out of The Grapes of Wrath.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saves my life.

[Georgette · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great companion to the novel.

[Abigail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bless up.