The Recurring Cast
Standalone novel · 1939

The Grapes of Wrath

Driven from their Oklahoma farm by drought and debt during the Great Depression, the Joad family sets out for California in search of work and a better life.

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Book facts

Author
John Steinbeck
Series
Standalone
Published
1939
Setting
Set in Oklahoma to California
Characters charted
3
Chart confidence
High

Who is in The Grapes of Wrath

3 recurring or key characters from John Steinbeck’s chart. Introduces Tom Joad, Ma Joad and Jim Casy.

Lead 1

  • Tom JoadFirst appearanceParoled son of Oklahoma farmers

Major 2

  • Ma JoadFirst appearanceHeart of the Joad family
  • Jim CasyFirst appearanceFormer preacher