Chapter 13: Control

In Chapter 13, we are introduced to the Wilson's; they bring a hopeful tone into the novel. The entrance of this family into the lives of the Joad's reminded me of a certain quote. "Fate controls who walks in to your life, but you decide who you let walk out, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go". I found that this quotation directly related as to why the Joad's asked if they could stay with the Wilson's.