The Grapes of Wrath Versus The Great Depression

Grapes of Wrath and the Great Depression <Tab/>The "Grapes of Wrath" is a powerful novel, which is based on the 1930's Great Depression. John Steinbeck writes about the enduring struggle to find work inside of America. The "Grapes of Wrath" accurately portrays the time frame well with the setting and the competition for jobs. Not only does it explain the events of the Great Depression well, but it also brings …

…the police are supposed to represent justice and equality. "Grapes of Wrath" showed the power of politics. <Tab/>"Grapes of Wrath" provides an excellent outlook of the Great Depression. The movie supplied new information and reinforced the well-known events. Both the book and the movie are magnificent works of writing and directing. Even after fifty years, "Grapes of Wrath" is still regarded as one of the best movies in American History.