Hardship from "summary" of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
In the dust bowl of the 1930s, hardship was a ubiquitous presence for the people of the Great Plains. Families faced the relentless onslaught of poverty, hunger, and displacement. The Joad family, like so many others, bore the brunt of this unforgiving reality as they were forced to leave their home and seek a better life in California. As they journeyed westward in search of work and sustenance, they encountered one obstacle after another. The harsh conditions of the road tested their resolve and strained their already fragile bonds. The weight of their struggles bore down upon them, leaving them exhausted and beaten down. The Joads' experiences reflected the broader hardships faced by countless families during the Great Depression. They grappled with the loss of their land, the uncertai...
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