Dignity from "summary" of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Throughout the novel, the characters in 'The Grapes of Wrath' are constantly struggling to maintain their sense of self-worth and honor in the face of overwhelming adversity. The concept of dignity is a central theme in the story, as the Joad family and others like them are forced to confront the harsh realities of poverty, displacement, and exploitation during the Great Depression. Despite the dehumanizing conditions they face, the characters in the novel strive to hold onto their dignity as a way of asserting their humanity in a world that seeks to strip them of it. From the moment the Joad family is forced to leave their farm in Oklahoma and head west in search of work, they are faced with numerous challenges that test their dignity. As they travel alon...
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