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... II 1 April 2004 Symbolism and Allusions in The Grapes of Wrath Shirley Scott English Comp. II Grantham Symbolism and Allusions in The Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck, in The Grapes of Wrath, uses symbols and Biblical allusions to develop and strengthen a theme, as well as, several references that coincides with Biblical passages of man’s inhumanity to man. ... Other works F. ... The Grapes of Wrath A. ... Symbolism A. ... Biblical allusions A. ... II 7 April 2004 Symbolism and Allusions in The Grapes of Wrath In the fictional novel, The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck uses allusions and symbols to build a mental picture and theme so that the reader can relate to the Joad family’s trip from Oklahoma to California. ... Steinbeck, in The Grapes of Wrath, uses symbolism/Biblical allusions, and personal experiences to develop and strengthen his theme, as well as several references that coincide with Biblical passages of man’s inhumanity to man. ... Growing up in California, Steinbeck was able to see first hand, the life styles of the migrants and the poor, which may have played a large role in his desire to write the novel The Grapes of Wrath (Louis Owens xi). ... Carol went on several trips with her husband to support him and his works, and she also contributed to Steinbeck’s work in significant ways. It was actually Carol who is entitled to the credit for one of the titles in Steinbeck’s novels, which is The Grapes of Wrath (Clarice Swisher 20). The Grapes of Wrath gives insight into Steinbeck’s memories of the migrants, the way they lived, their lack of education, and their desire to reach a promised land of wealth through constant travel, relocation and perseverance. Steinbeck’s memories have proven to be a gratifying bonus, due to the fact, The Grapes of Wrath became an award winner of the 1940 Pulitzer Prize, and is acknowledged as one of the most enduring works of fiction by any American author. The Grapes of Wrath is one of two books that were being written at the same time by, John Steinbeck” (Robert Demott xxi). Steinbeck earned multiple literary achievements including fiction novels, non-fiction novels, plays, collections and other works. Steinbeck is due credit for 19 fiction novels including, The Grapes of Wrath (Louis Owens 89). ... In addition to these great pieces of work, he also is recognized for two plays, three collections, and other works (Louis Owens 90). “Of all of Steinbeck’s work, The Grapes of Wrath is one of Steinbeck’s great experiments, perhaps his greatest, a novel that exploded upon the American conscience in 1939, bringing home to American readers both the intimate reality of the Joads’ suffering and the immense panorama of a people’s —-the Dust Bowl migrants’— suffering” (Louis Owens galegroup). Even though, The Grapes of Wrath is a fictional novel primarily about the Joad family’s journey from Oklahoma, it is based on several facts, events and occurrences that Steinbeck witnessed and recorded when he joined the family on their adventure to the promised land of California. Since The Grapes of Wrath, is composed of the living memory of the 1930’s depression, changing critical fashions have ensured that the novel’s status remains uncertain (Nicholas Visser galegroup). “The Grapes of Wrath was first published in 1939, by the Viking Press Inc.