Gratitude from "summary" of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
It was the feeling that came over him that he had a right to be grateful. He had come out of the West, he had left the land where men had to fight and kill to gain a living, and he had come into a country where life was easy and plentiful. He had found work when many were idle, and he had been able to earn enough to feed and clothe his family. He had seen the suffering of those who had been uprooted from their homes, and he had felt pity and sorrow for them. And now, as he sat in the warmth of the fire, with his children around him and his wife by his side, he felt a deep sense of gratitude for all that he had. He knew that there were those who had suffered more than he, who had lost everything and had nothing left to hope for. He knew that there were those who had been forced to beg and steal to survive, who had been treated with cruelty and contempt. And he knew that there were those who had given up all hope and had sunk into despair. But he also knew that there were those who had reached out a helping hand, who had shared what little they had, who had offered a kind word or a friendly smile. And he knew that he had been one of the fortunate ones, who had been able to find a way to make a living and to provide for his family. As he looked back on his journey, he realized that he had been guided by a sense of duty and obligation. He had felt a responsibility to those who had suffered, a duty to help them in whatever way he could. And he had been driven by a desire to make things right, to bring justice and fairness to those who had been wronged. And now, as he sat in the glow of the fire, he knew that he had done his best, that he had given all that he had to give, and that he had nothing to regret. He felt a sense of pride and satisfaction in what he had accomplished, in the way he had provided for his family and helped those in need. And he felt a sense of peace and contentment, knowing that he had done his duty and fulfilled his obligations. And as he looked around at his children, with their faces shining in the firelight, he felt a deep sense of gratitude for all that he had, for all that he had been given, and for all that he had been able to achieve.
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