Chapter 28/29/30

With Tom leaving it seemed like the soul of the family was crushed. Looking back on things, one would think that Tom's leaving would have been the final nail in the coffin. However, Steinbeck goes even further, and has Rose deliver a stillborn child. The Joad family has lost nearly everything, and their future is still as uncertain as the day they first set out for California. It now seems like a completely useless endeavor. Everything they hoped for has faded, with the reality of the situation being so cruel. The Joad's, and Rose specifically no longer have anything to their name. Yet, they still find the heart to sacrafice for someone else. They never quit, despite how daunting their obstacles and pointless their efforts seemed. They have nothing yet they still manage to give.