Tom Joad is portrayed as an outsider who doesn't fit comfortably into society.
Tom's disregard for rules is shown when he asks the truck driver for a lift despite the sticker on the truck.
The truck driver is familiar with roadside restaurants and tries to be liked by others.
The encounter highlights the abuse caused by selfishness, especially in big business.
Steinbeck introduces the theme of abuse caused by selfishness throughout the novel.
What is the main theme of the video?
—The main theme is the abuse caused by selfishness, particularly in the context of big business.
Who is Tom Joad?
—Tom Joad is portrayed as an outsider character who doesn't fit comfortably into society.
What does the encounter with the truck driver reveal?
—The encounter highlights the themes of abuse caused by selfishness and the disregard for rules.
What does the truck driver symbolize?
—The truck driver symbolizes someone who is familiar with the system and tries to be liked by others.
What is the significance of Tom's interaction with the truck driver?
—The interaction shows the conflict between someone who follows the rules (the truck driver) and someone who doesn't (Tom Joad).
00:09Tom Joad walks to a roadside restaurant and notices a no riders sticker on a parked truck.
00:22Tom asks the truck driver if he can make an exception and give him a ride.
01:09Tom and the driver have a conversation where the driver tries to pump Tom for information.
01:32Tom tells the driver that he just came out of McAllister prison.
01:45The driver lets Tom off at his stop and wants to know what he was in prison for.
