26 Chapters Done

I am through twenty six chapters of the incredible novel that is The Grapes of Wrath. The Grapes of Wrath is written by a genius, John Steinbeck. Reading through this book has been quite the incredible journey and it is very interesting to read this huge "painting" that John Steinbeck has created. I now fully understand basically every other chapter is telling the stories of America; whether it be the land, the people, or the situations that were happening during this migration.

The Grapes of Wrath is starting to become quite the drama novel. So much has happened in the past three chapters. I mean Tom is a murderer again! I understand why he killed the police man, but it is still killing somebody. Also the family actually found a job, sure it is not very much at all; but it is still a job. They were able to feed themselves and survive again. Yes, they were still hungry, but a little is better than nothing.

It is cool to read about how the people whom are staying in the government camp are planning to demonstrate against the low wages. I love to read about people who are having a tough time and who care enough to fight for what they deserve. Not too many people are willing to do this kind of thing. It is very creative of John Steinbeck to add this to the story.

In chapter twenty five we finally get why the novel is called The Grapes of Wrath. The novel states, "In the souls of the people, the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage.” The California vineyards start to go bad and these grapes in these vineyards are the grapes of wrath.

I can not wait until I get to read these last three chapters of the novel and see how John Steinbeck has decided to end this amazing and creative novel. I just hope he does not ruin the story with the ending.