🔑The novel explores the theme of individual versus community, with Tom Joad's transformation from an individualist to a community-driven person.
🌟Selfishness versus kindness is a recurring battle in the story, with the landowners and banks representing selfish attitudes and the common people demonstrating acts of kindness.
🌱Meekness versus wrath is another theme, as the migrants' meek attitudes allow them to be exploited, but also highlights the need to channel anger for the common good.