Sunday, June 28, 2015
Chapter 22
In this chapter there comes to be a broken bond of self-worth. Also, there are massive differences in Governmental camps as opposed to Hooverville/makeshift camps. In government camps migrant workers are able to govern themselves which helps them stay away from the abuse of the law and police. Furthermore, government camps are to be kept clean with running hot water and showers throughout the entire facility. The mood of the story has changed because the Joads have become much more knowing of the life in California and during this move there is a sense of dishonorable actions and a feeling of "all for one and one for all".
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When I read this chapter in the book, I thought it was just going to go uphill from here. Government camps are far different than Hooverville camps, but have the same kind of people. I was surprised when Ruthie and Winfield saw the toilets and thought they broke one, were't you? Also, what did you think about these Government camps? Do you think they are a good idea?
ReplyDeleteI was surprised by how inexperienced Winfield and Ruthie were with modern plumbing. I'd expected them to at least know how toilets work, and the fact that they didn't gives insight to what kind of lives the Joad's lived before the dustbowl. I think the government camps are a front. A way of luring the reader into a false sense of security. Because of this, I'm worried tragedy will hit the Joad family soon. However, the concept of the camps are an effective way to deal with the overpopulation in California. The one thing I don't get is, if the camp is self-sustaining, they must have some sort of cash flow for repairs. Why would this cash flow not be put towards food for the all of the starving families?
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