Hero-The Grapes of Wrath

The hero in this book had a lot of courage and bravery, this man's name was Tom Joad. The traits that Tom had throughout this book was that he had courage, and bravery. Tom held a lot more traits, but these were his big ones. Tom showed courage throughout the story because starting out in Oklahoma at this specific time in life was not easy. Tom had to make a decision whether to stay at home and have no job or travel all the way to California and see if you can find a job. Tom made a decision that put his family's well-fare in jepordy. When heading to California you could not take planes or jets, you had to drive. While Tom knew that California may have to many people working there, he still took the route that seemed promising for him and his family. When Steinbeck says, "Ma cleared her throat. It ain't kin we? she said firmly. As far as 'kin,' we can't do nothin, not go to California or nothin'; but as far as 'will,' why, we'll do what we will. An' as far as 'will'---it's a long time our folks been here and east before, an' I never heerd tell of no Joads or no Hazletts, neither, ever refusin' food an' shelter or a lift on the road to anybody that asked. They's been mean Joads, but never that mean" (Steinbeck 102). What this says is that Ma Joad is getting scared about moving out to California. The decision that Tom Joad made is having a huge impact on the family itself. The second trait that Tom Joad had was bravery. Tom had a lot of bravery in order to fulfill the task of going to California. Tom and the family headed out into California looking for a job. They did not know what that job was going to be, but they were going to find a job. Throughout the story Tom Joad fulfilled his duties and became a "hero."

Bibliography

Steinbeck, John. The Grapes of Wrath. New York: Penguin, 2002. Print.