🐢The land turtle symbolizes narrow vision and the importance of persevering against hardship.
💼The bank monster represents the system of big businesses and the exploitation of workers.
🐶The dying dog foreshadows the tragedies the Joad family will face.
🍇The grapes symbolize the growing anger within the souls of oppressed migrants.
📦The dead infant in an apple box references the biblical story of Moses and represents the hardships faced by migrants.
What does the land turtle symbolize?
—The land turtle symbolizes narrow vision and the importance of persevering against hardship.
What does the bank monster represent?
—The bank monster represents the system of big businesses and the exploitation of workers.
What does the dying dog symbolize?
—The dying dog foreshadows the tragedies the Joad family will face.
What do the grapes symbolize?
—The grapes symbolize the growing anger within the souls of oppressed migrants.
What does the dead infant in an apple box represent?
—The dead infant in an apple box references the biblical story of Moses and represents the hardships faced by migrants.
00:01Introduction to powerful symbols in The Grapes of Wrath
00:09The land turtle as a symbol of narrow vision and persevering against hardship
01:02The bank monster representing the system of big businesses
01:38The dying dog foreshadowing the tragedies faced by the Joad family
01:58The grapes symbolizing the growing anger within oppressed migrants
02:54Interpretation of the dead infant in an apple box
