Take-away ...
Discussion
1. What do the boxcars provide besides shelter?
2. In hiding, what decision does Tom make? How does Ma feel about that? What conclusion does Ma reach about the family? And what keeps them from giving up?
3. Ma articulates a big difference between men and women (see p. 423). Firstly, put her ideas into your own words and, secondly, what are your thoughts on her observations?
4. p. 432: Opening paragraph -- lets collect some verbs & images
5. Lots of talk about anger. What must be done with anger in order to overcome fear?
6. Steinbeck said, "I've done my damndest to rip the reader's nerves to rages; I don't want him satisfied." Did he succeed in doing that to you? If so, how did he accomplish it? If not, why weren't you affected in that way?
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