When Creating His Short Stories/Novels, John Steinbeck

The novel The Grapes of Wrath is in many ways a one-of-a-kind piece of literature. This work is set up unlike any other book, written in a series of chapters and inter-chapters, which do a remarkable job of informing the reader of the travels the characters in the book are going through. Not only does the story focus on the problems one family goes through, but explains the problem is happening to many more civilians than the story focus's on. Steinbeck does not leave out a single detail about the Joad family and their journey to California, and that in itself is what makes his writing so entertaining. Not only is this a very powerful topic to write about, but the remarkable writing style of author John Steinbeck makes this book a

Everyone has a life history, John Steinbeck also has a history of his own. His life story began on February 27, 1902, in the farming town known as Salinas from California (Schillinglaw). He had four siblings, but he was the only boy in the four. Olive Hamilton Steinbeck was his mother and she was a former teacher in that time period. The town where he grew up at, was a farming town and still a farming town, it has rich green fields and surrounded by landscapes of broad yellow valleys. He and his family had lived a comfortable life as a middle class family during his childhood (Shmoop). When Steinbeck was done with high school, he worked for many places and different kinds of jobs which were a laborer for a sugar factory in Salinas, a laborer in mills, and a ranch hand (Reuben) .John Steinbeck went to Stanford University and majored his English there, but he had never receive any degree (Reuben). In 1925, after he had worked hard in studying, John decided to leave

His writings were based on his personal experiences during his time of doing manual labor for a living (FamousAuthors.org 2012). He truly understood the difficulties of the working class people during the Depression. Steinbeck was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his book, The Grapes of Wrath (FamousAuthors.com 2012). He was also awarded the Nobel Prize for literature (FamousAuthors.com 2012). The Grapes of Wrath was made into a movie, as well (FamousAuthors.com 2012). The book was described as “a portrayal of the merciless agricultural economic system” (FamousAuthors.org

John Ernst Steinbeck has written many award winning novels, some of which has even been produced as plays that captured audiences everywhere. Steinbeck wrote about real life experiences using realism, characterization, and dreams to emphasize his points and make an impact on his readers in order to reform or change society. The realism used in Steinbeck's works is not only effective in informing the reader of circumstances that should be changed, but this nineteenth century literary style also creates great feelings of empathy toward the characters and their dreams. Steinbeck used realism to convey his points for a purpose, and his main purpose was that he wanted something to be made known to the public. Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of

Similarly, family can be related through blood but it can also be the group of people closest to someone. Family can be both blood related and can be chosen and be equally as meaningful. An example from ODACTTT of family being a group of people that are close but may not be related through blood, is when Janice and Barb are talking about Janice’s other family. Where Janice states that she loves, and considers them as her family by saying, “I love my parents”(Taylor 23). She considers her family as the people who care for her and support her. Although it is her adopted family and not related through blood relations she chose to consider them as family. The quote, “Blood is thicker than water”(Taylor 33) from ODACTTT explains how loyalty in relationships within a family are the strongest and most important ones. However it does not state family has to be blood, but it does say that the relationships between family are the strongest and most important relationships one can have. The final quote in ODACTTT is the most important one. Janice is showing her respect to Anne’s gravesite by saying her final goodbyes. Janice’s last words to her biological mother was, “Co-waabmen, mom, from your daughter, Grace”(Taylor 112). This was the most important part of the play because Janice finally accepted her biological family and accepted who she was but continued to allow herself to choose her family as well. Family can consist of

I. John Steinbeck used his personal experiences as a laborer to write many of his novels like Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath.

This was the turning point of the Civil Rights Movement. Riots, bombings, and more violent acts increased. Later that night huge crowds of African Americans started huge riots with rifles and any other weapons they could find. This even led to deaths of even more African

	 John Steinbeck was a famous American author who wrote from the 1920 to the 1940. Steinbeck was constantly moving across the country trying to succeed as a writer. John Steinbeck lived a life of constant up and downs, successes and failures before he landed on his feet and became a famous author.

What exactly influenced Steinbeck’s writings? Was it his background, his past, or was it the way he grew up and learned. There are many factors that come into play when trying to depict what exactly influenced an author. A lot of people believe that he was heavily influenced by California, where he lived. As many as nine of his works were proven to be based off of some part of california life in his time. But not all of his inspiration could simply come from California.

	 John Steinbeck was a famous American author who wrote from the 1920 to the 1940. Steinbeck was constantly moving across the country trying to succeed as a writer. John Steinbeck lived a life of constant up and downs, successes and failures before he landed on his feet and became a famous author.

Every great writer had their own influences, John Steinbeck was no exception. Steinbeck’s influences cam from family, friends, and his environment to write detailed descriptions to involve or influence the reader. Whenever someone reads one of John Steinbeck’s works they are in immersed in the scene he is describing, he makes you feel as if you are right there experiencing everything there first hand.

John Steinbeck was, and still is today, one of the most influential writers in American history. His works, such as The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men, are influential on the image of the impoverished worker during and shortly before the era of the Great Depression. Steinbeck lived a fascinating life with a variety of influences, and a number of different, successful stylistic works.

     John Steinbeck wrote about what surrounded him. At the time he was writing, the nineteen-thirties, a great depression was plaguing the United States. Many people were out of work. Many farmers were losing their farms and homes. An extreme drought had also wrecked the farms of the Midwest and made them into what is now referred to as the "dust bowl". It was a terrible time to be poor, and most were. People died of malnutrition every day. In California, where Steinbeck resided, migrant workers dominated the workforce. Thousands traveled from all around to pick fruit in the farms of the Salinas Valley for minuscule wages. Thousands more could not find suitable

He loved writing from a young age and knew he wanted to pursue that; “attending Stanford University, he took courses in English and marine biology but left without completing his degree, having made the decision” (“John Steinbeck” 1). His first few books were not very successful, but that did not stop him. His best-known novel was Of Mice and Men (Written in 1937) was not as popular in his time as it is now. His work is highly respected in the Literature world and still studied to this day. “He was awarded the Pulitzer Price for The Grapes of Wrath, and in 1962 he received the Nobel Prize in Literature” (“John Steinbeck” 1). Overall his work was very successful and he had a huge impact on Americans and an even bigger impact on the American voice.

Theme is an integral part of this story and is mostly presented through the narrator. One of the major themes of the story is conscience, in which many of the conflicts in the