Monday, July 28, 2014
Chapter 8: Granma Joad
Chapter 8 is hands down one of my favorite chapters in Grapes of Wrath! I read this chapter aloud in a southern accent the whole time and it definitely made it more enjoyable than reading it how I normally would. I recommend giving it a try. The main reason why I like this chapter was purely because Grandma Joad! I loved how John Steinbeck introduces her character. I'm especially amused by her and her husband's relationship. She's a loyal Christian who's married to someone who really isn't so loyal. The way she called Grandpa Joad out when he said Casy was his favorite preacher, she told him, and I quote "shut up, you sinful ol' goat." I lost it, she's hilarious! My favorite chapter and character! Did you guys find any parts in the book to be funny?
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely, I could easily imagine her hobbling towards Tom, saying, "Pu-raise Gawd fur vittory. "
ReplyDeleteHaha Daisy! She's the best!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know I'm not the only one who read this in a Southern accent! Grandma Joad is also my favorite! When I'm old I wouldn't mind having a little spunk like her.
ReplyDeleteI actually found chapter 8 to be humourous . The way Pa Joad looked at Tom when he arrived and just said "what do you want?" However I did find Grandma & the grandpa very humourous
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