My favorite scene from the Grapes of Wrath was the scene when Pa Joad is buying a car from the Car Dealership. This just shows one of the most memorable examples, for me of corruption found in the entire novel. It was very memorable of how much of a smooth operation it was for the car dealership in selling bad cars that they knew would break down very soon to their customers. When the car dealership would get a new car they would immediately switch out the good battery with a bad one. Dramatic irony is created when the reader knows that the car is bad but Pa has no idea of the inner workings of the dealership and you can’t help but feel bad for Pa Joad. However on the other hand this is probably the only car that he could afford because the newer cars would probably be too expensive and out of his price range. I can also see something very similar happening in today’s world with any form of business, including a used car dealership.
Although the most memorable moment to me was the end scene, it was not my favorite. Whether it was because it was the last part I read or because it took me a while to wrap my head around it, it was stuck in my head. To be honest I had to read the last scene multiple times. The first few times was just because I was trying to understand what was going on, and the last few times was because I was in disbelief. Disbelief because I was shocked it was the ending, but also because things like that don't happen nowadays, and I was unaware it happened then either! It threw me off is all, but I do understand where the auther is coming from.
Thanks for sharing Harrison and Abbey. Interesting choices! The scenes of the turtle struggling along left the biggest impression the first time I read the book; and I guess in some ways, the turtle's saga continues to nag at my mind. I wonder how many turtles were intentionally hit by cars, and how often anyone stops to assist a turtle. This past summer, on two separate occasions, I found myself stopping my bike and "assisting" turtles in completing crossing Route 20. Each seemed so helpless. And yet, isn't there a sturdy aspect to turtles as well? The turtle as a metaphor for the Joads as they plod their way across the country compels me to empathize with both; the animal and the family.
I think the most memorable part of the book was the closing scene for me too, Abbey! It was very uncalled for, but once you are in the moment, it all made sense. I know that this scene caused a lot of controversy for its time, and it would probably raise some controversy today, too. It really showed how desperate these people were for food, for anything.
The final scene of the novel has to be the most memorable. There is no way around it. Not just because it is a shocking end, but because until you read it, this action most likely has never crossed into anyone's imagination. However, my favorite scene, I agree with Mrs. Nelson, occurred when the turtle was crossing the road. Steinbeck showed how to people reacted. The first person, a woman, swerved to avoid hitting the turtle, while the second, a man, purposely went after the animal. I believe this scene parallels with one of the central focuses of the novel. Some people do good things; others do bad thing.
My favorite scene of the movie had to be the one where Tom leaves the box car and comes across a road. He follows the road and comes across the striker's camp. I particularly enjoy this scene because of how action-packed it is. Tom finds reverend Casy, and then the brawl goes down... reverend Casy is killed, and Tom beats one of the guards to death with a crowbar. it was a very interesting scene, and kept me reading because of how exciting it was
Though it was by no means my favorite part of the book, the scene that stands out to me the most is in the beginning of the Joads travels, when their dog is run over. The Joads are stopped at a gas station, and while getting some gasoline for their truck, and having a bathroom break their brown dog is sniffing around the gas station. It was as if time was slowed in the novel as the dog sniffed a puddle and wandered around nonchalantly. Then, without any warning, a car runs straight into the dog without even tapping the breaks. After killing the Joads dog the car stops momentarily, but then speeds away back on the highway, not even apologizing for the accident. The Joads are traveling in a very warn down and old truck, but the car that hit their dog was much nicer- with tinted windows and everything. To me that just made the incident even worse! It was as if the people thought that they were better than the Joads, so much so that the Joads didn’t deserve an apology. This part almost brought me to tears as to how rude and thoughtless some people can be. This part definitely sticks in my memory the most, but was definitely not my favorite.
im gonna have to go with the turtle scene as well, Im a simple person, I read books about things I like. books about kurt cobain,the history of rock nroll, the beatles, COOLSTUFF. I am not used to reading books that have a large section about a dyeing turtle. those types of things generally pop out to me. It just kind of burned in my brain like oh wow i feel really bad for that turtle. i felt alot empathy for him
My favorite scene from the Grapes of Wrath was the scene when Pa Joad is buying a car from the Car Dealership. This just shows one of the most memorable examples, for me of corruption found in the entire novel. It was very memorable of how much of a smooth operation it was for the car dealership in selling bad cars that they knew would break down very soon to their customers. When the car dealership would get a new car they would immediately switch out the good battery with a bad one. Dramatic irony is created when the reader knows that the car is bad but Pa has no idea of the inner workings of the dealership and you can’t help but feel bad for Pa Joad. However on the other hand this is probably the only car that he could afford because the newer cars would probably be too expensive and out of his price range. I can also see something very similar happening in today’s world with any form of business, including a used car dealership.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the most memorable moment to me was the end scene, it was not my favorite. Whether it was because it was the last part I read or because it took me a while to wrap my head around it, it was stuck in my head. To be honest I had to read the last scene multiple times. The first few times was just because I was trying to understand what was going on, and the last few times was because I was in disbelief. Disbelief because I was shocked it was the ending, but also because things like that don't happen nowadays, and I was unaware it happened then either! It threw me off is all, but I do understand where the auther is coming from.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Harrison and Abbey. Interesting choices! The scenes of the turtle struggling along left the biggest impression the first time I read the book; and I guess in some ways, the turtle's saga continues to nag at my mind. I wonder how many turtles were intentionally hit by cars, and how often anyone stops to assist a turtle. This past summer, on two separate occasions, I found myself stopping my bike and "assisting" turtles in completing crossing Route 20. Each seemed so helpless. And yet, isn't there a sturdy aspect to turtles as well? The turtle as a metaphor for the Joads as they plod their way across the country compels me to empathize with both; the animal and the family.
ReplyDeleteI think the most memorable part of the book was the closing scene for me too, Abbey! It was very uncalled for, but once you are in the moment, it all made sense. I know that this scene caused a lot of controversy for its time, and it would probably raise some controversy today, too. It really showed how desperate these people were for food, for anything.
ReplyDeleteThe final scene of the novel has to be the most memorable. There is no way around it. Not just because it is a shocking end, but because until you read it, this action most likely has never crossed into anyone's imagination. However, my favorite scene, I agree with Mrs. Nelson, occurred when the turtle was crossing the road. Steinbeck showed how to people reacted. The first person, a woman, swerved to avoid hitting the turtle, while the second, a man, purposely went after the animal. I believe this scene parallels with one of the central focuses of the novel. Some people do good things; others do bad thing.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite scene of the movie had to be the one where Tom leaves the box car and comes across a road. He follows the road and comes across the striker's camp. I particularly enjoy this scene because of how action-packed it is. Tom finds reverend Casy, and then the brawl goes down... reverend Casy is killed, and Tom beats one of the guards to death with a crowbar. it was a very interesting scene, and kept me reading because of how exciting it was
ReplyDeleteThough it was by no means my favorite part of the book, the scene that stands out to me the most is in the beginning of the Joads travels, when their dog is run over. The Joads are stopped at a gas station, and while getting some gasoline for their truck, and having a bathroom break their brown dog is sniffing around the gas station. It was as if time was slowed in the novel as the dog sniffed a puddle and wandered around nonchalantly. Then, without any warning, a car runs straight into the dog without even tapping the breaks. After killing the Joads dog the car stops momentarily, but then speeds away back on the highway, not even apologizing for the accident. The Joads are traveling in a very warn down and old truck, but the car that hit their dog was much nicer- with tinted windows and everything. To me that just made the incident even worse! It was as if the people thought that they were better than the Joads, so much so that the Joads didn’t deserve an apology. This part almost brought me to tears as to how rude and thoughtless some people can be. This part definitely sticks in my memory the most, but was definitely not my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing memorable scenes:)
ReplyDeleteim gonna have to go with the turtle scene as well, Im a simple person, I read books about things I like. books about kurt cobain,the history of rock nroll, the beatles, COOLSTUFF. I am not used to reading books that have a large section about a dyeing turtle. those types of things generally pop out to me. It just kind of burned in my brain like oh wow i feel really bad for that turtle. i felt alot empathy for him
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