Family(F)
1. " Your Ma got a bad feelin' she aint never gonna see you no more. She got that quiet look like when somebody died. Almost she don't want to go to California, fear she'll never see you no more." (72).
2."...Uncle John would have preferred not to sit in the honor place beside the driver. He would have liked Rose of Sharon to sit there." (96)
There are several instances of the theme of family being present throughout the chapters 1-10. In the 1st quote it shows how Joad's mother hesitated to move to California because she was so concerned about him and his welfare. She looks out for Joad and is aware of the regret should we feel if she were to move to California without bringing her son along. Despite the fact that she is aware of the great life that she can experience in the rich land of California she does not want to experience because she is more concerned about her son Tom and whether or not he would be ok if she were to leave. This shows how Ma is more concerned about the welfare of her family and is willing to put her family in front of herself. In quote 2, it shows that Uncle John is concerned about Rose of Sharon because she is pregnant. He wishes to give up his seat for her in order to make sure that she is comfortable and safe. This quote also shows the idea of family being more important than their own comfort. He worries more about how Rose of Sharon and her baby feel in comparison to the satisfaction of sitting in the seat. Throughout the chapters 1-10, we can see the close connections of the family.It is evident that family plays a big role in each of their lives. They are more worried about the security and well beings of their family members in comparison to themselves. The family sticks together even through hard times, such as the loss of a house and a journey west.
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