In 1939, John Steinbeck wrote The Grapes of Wrath to stir up readers against those who were responsible for keeping the American people in poverty. The Grapes of Wrath tells the story of the Joad family, migrant farmers from Oklahoma traveling to California in search of a fantasy of prosperity. The novel's strong position stirred up much controversy, as it was often called Communist propaganda, and banned from schools due to its vulgar language. However, Steinbeck's …showed first 75 words of 908 total…

…showed last 75 words of 908 total…the 1930's. The novel grabs the reader with its descriptions of the setting, and its symbolism. On the other hand, the film is barren of symbolism and color. The movie is focused solely on the plot, depriving the audience of Steinbeck's writing skills. Despite the fact that both the movie and novel form of Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath are viewed as American classics, the movie is almost incomparable to the novel The Grapes of Wrath.