Becoming The Main Character The Grapes of Wrath \\ Dealing In Hope
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May 14, 2024 Delving into the Great Depression era, this podcast discusses the struggles of migrant workers and the resilience shown by the Joad family as they journey to California. It highlights themes of unity, family dynamics, survival amidst exploitation, and the importance of critical thinking over popular trends. The podcast also explores the role of key supporters in providing hope and guidance in challenging times.
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Fear of Unknown Blocks Change
- Fear of the unknown keeps people stuck in familiar hardships.
- Comfort is found in familiar suffering rather than uncertain betterment.
Institutions as Monsters
- Banks and companies act like uncontrollable monsters beyond individual men.
- They drive dispossession and oppression despite workers and owners’ feelings.
Kindness at Route 66 Diner
- May and Al run a diner serving truck drivers on Route 66.
- They show kindness to struggling families despite their own limited means.