Jim Casy in Grapes Of Wrath

JC (Jim Casy): JC (Jesus Christ) ”A man sat on the ground, leaning against the trunk of the tree. His legs were crossed and one barefoot extended nearly as high as his head.” (Pg. 25) That comfortable man was Jim Casy. At this point in the book Tom Joad meets the ex-preacher. Tom invites Casy along with him to find his family, once they find the rest of the Joads; Casy is invited to go on …

…conclusion, Jim Casy is a rather Christ-like, harmonious, and a very realistic character who has seen the challenges of organization, authority, his own faith, reception from others, and his own ever- changing personality. This man can be looked at as a martyr, ethical, sacred individual, and yet ironically an "Okie", hobo, or virtue-less bum. However The Grapes of Wrath and Jim Casy are undisputed symbols of hope, dreams, spirit and the unity of all humanity.