Now that you have seen some movie clips, think about them and answer the following questions in your notes:

  1. How do the actions of Pa Joad and the boy on the tractor represent the problems of the small farmer during the Dust Bowl?
  2. Why would the invention of the tractor cause issues for farmers?
  3. Everyone who gets together in The Grapes of Wrath seems to bond together. Analyze the following quote from Ma Joad:

    "If you're in trouble or hurt or need—go to poor people. They're the only ones that'll help—the only ones."

    Why would she believe that? Why would you agree or disagree with her?