Comparison between Grapes of Wrath and Fifth Business

People who feel trapped often do desperate things that affect themselves and others. “Fifth Business” and “The Grapes of Wrath” are two novels that both consist of trapped characters that are affected physically, emotionally, and socially. These elements are the very foundation of entrapment, which lead to the downfall of the characters. Mary from the novel “Fifth Business” and Grampa from “The Grapes of Wrath” are two characters that have a fatal flaw in their …

…destruction. Mary’s bad reputation, her actions, and her insanity are all examples that lead to her death. Grampa’s old age, his physical disabilities, and his inability to cope with his new surroundings are the reasons for his entrapment. Mary and Grampa face physical, emotional, and social entrapment, which proceeds to their downfall. Therefore, no matter what the reason is, all the physical, emotional, and social entrapments lead to the downfall of a person.