The Grapes of Wrath Chapter 19: Wrath vs Meekness

🌾Migrant workers flocked to California in search of work and land, but faced hostility from residents and unfair labor practices from landowners.

💰The landowners wanted to exploit migrant labor, while also fearing that the migrants would steal from them.

🔥The constant temptation to farm unused land fueled unrest and anger among the migrants, leading to conflicts.

😔Both the owners and the residents were antagonistic towards the migrants, creating a hostile environment.

😡The antagonism and exploitation of the migrants bred discontent and wrath among them.

Why did migrant workers go to California?

—Migrant workers went to California in search of work and land.

What challenges did migrant workers face in California?

—Migrant workers faced hostility from residents and unfair labor practices from landowners in California.

Why did residents and landowners fear the migrants?

—Residents and landowners feared that the migrants would steal from them.

What caused conflicts among the migrants?

—The constant temptation to farm unused land and the hostility they faced led to conflicts among the migrants.

What were the consequences of the antagonism and exploitation faced by the migrants?

—The antagonism and exploitation fueled discontent and wrath among the migrants.

00:01Chapter 19 of The Grapes of Wrath explores the theme of wrath versus meekness.

00:09Migrant workers face hostility from residents and unfair labor practices from landowners in California.

00:23The constant temptation to farm unused land fuels unrest and anger among the migrants.

00:48Residents and landowners fear that the migrants will steal from them.

01:14The antagonism and exploitation breed discontent and wrath among the migrants.