For posting number 4, I read chapters 10 and 11. Tom's mom is worried about moving to California. Tom tells her that the conditions out there are very bad. His mom doesn't believe him. Casy wondered if he could go along with the Joads to California to work with them. Pa is worried because Tom may not be able to go to California due to the parole rules. When Tom was released from prison, he wasn't completely free, he was on parole. The family decides to alllow Casy to join them. Grandpa was reluctant to leave, but the family gave him sleeping pills and snuck him into the truck. As they were leaving it says that Ma did not look back, but straight ahead.
I thought this part in the book was more optimistic because the family is getting ready to move to California. They don't seem to upset because they left the next day. In my opinion this shows that they are ready to start a new life.I think the sentence saying that Ma did not look back, but straight ahead symbolizes that she can't change the past so she may as well look toward the future and hope for the best. I am really enjoying this book, and after reading 11 chapters, I can't wait to read more.
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ReplyDeleteVery nice thoughts. I love your reading of hoe Ma doesn't look back. What does that say about her character? What kind of woman is she? Do you think there's something sad about not looking back? Do you think she's right to hope for the best?
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Hi, Nick, this is your teacher.
ReplyDeleteGREAT entries--your commentary blends beautifully with the summary of the text. You are asking good questions of the text, and you clearly connect with the roller coaster of emotions that these characters will experience. I love GoW and hope you will throughout your reading.
I very much look forward to reading more from you.