Question

What was one of Steinbeck's primary purposes for writing The Grapes of

Wrath?
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A. To show how farmers and migrants suffered during the Dust Bowl
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B. To celebrate the resilience of small farm owners during an epic
drought
C. To give examples of banks and companies that prospered in spite
of the Dust Bowl
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D. To illustrate that not everyone experienced desperation during the
Great Depression

Answer 1

Answer: A. To show how farmers and migrants suffered during the Dust Bowl

Step-by-step explanation:

The Grapes of Wrath (1939) is a realist novel, written by John Steinbeck. It describes a poor family's struggle during agricultural changes and financial hardships caused by drought.

The Joads family is forced to abandon their Oklahoma home and land. They head towards California to seek jobs, hoping for better future. Through this example, Steinbeck demonstrates the suffering farmers and migrants went through during the Dust Bowl, a period of severe dust storms during the 1930s.