Displacement from "summary" of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
In the dust bowl of Oklahoma, families were driven from their land, forced to leave behind the only life they had ever known. The Joad family, like many others, experienced this displacement firsthand as they were uprooted from their farm and faced with the harsh reality of having to start anew. As they set out on their journey to California in search of a better life, the Joads encountered countless obstacles that tested their strength and determination. They faced discrimination, exploitation, and despair as they struggled to survive in a world that seemed to be against them. Despite the hardships they faced, the Joad family ...
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