Tuesday, November 4, 2008
C. analisis: psycchological
Later came this so called Hoover vile, a place where a fellow’s house could be another’s garbage, houses of stinking carton and a smell of unhappiness in the air... that’s where we realized there wasn’t gona be no grapes in our mouths
C. analisis: love
commente
Love, to big to fit in one word, its what keeps the torch of freefom on. the love for the family and a common seeking...a stable or rich life are the options of some people. she will fight for love, for the kids, and for all the loved ones she cares about. even though this may cost her her own life; she wont give up on who sehe loves and protect them.
Love, to big to fit in one word, its what keeps the torch of freefom on. the love for the family and a common seeking...a stable or rich life are the options of some people. she will fight for love, for the kids, and for all the loved ones she cares about. even though this may cost her her own life; she wont give up on who sehe loves and protect them.
C. analisis: individuality
comment
Ma, if you haven't noticed, is very indipendant and a very smart person, most of this things are shown in the book, like when she pics up the scomes she defends herself against him and shows hoew indipendent she is by standing up for her rights; and she will do the same for her family. she will protect what they are and what they will be and is very determined to go through this difficult time.
Ma, if you haven't noticed, is very indipendant and a very smart person, most of this things are shown in the book, like when she pics up the scomes she defends herself against him and shows hoew indipendent she is by standing up for her rights; and she will do the same for her family. she will protect what they are and what they will be and is very determined to go through this difficult time.
Monday, November 3, 2008
C. analisis: hope
comment
Since ma and the others reached the government camp they have gotten hope from it and have realised that there are people who will help them and support them. Hot showers, nice place, food and shelter, all you need to live. seems like the paradise Ma thought the kids wouldve never had, even she always looked like she thought there was gona be a paradice she actually in some part, just assumed them.
Since ma and the others reached the government camp they have gotten hope from it and have realised that there are people who will help them and support them. Hot showers, nice place, food and shelter, all you need to live. seems like the paradise Ma thought the kids wouldve never had, even she always looked like she thought there was gona be a paradice she actually in some part, just assumed them.
Monologue 5
I remember..Yep I do remember when we got to the government camp..it was if like jesus had created a perfect place himself..God!..it was such a paradise, the showers , the food..you could see the happiness in the kids eyes, we were free again! No more cops or empty stomachs or any more sad faces…but later with the riot them cops had an excuse to punish us again and treat us like cows, it was not over.
Ricardo Arango
Ricardo Arango
analysis: Emotional/ care
Commentary
They are getting shoved around and they are not used to that the cops do whatever they want and worries them, which shows they have no freedom and can be used as puppets
p. 216
Ricardo Arango
They are getting shoved around and they are not used to that the cops do whatever they want and worries them, which shows they have no freedom and can be used as puppets
p. 216
Ricardo Arango
C. analysis: Human
Commentary
Her tears for gran ma are forced to dry quickly since hunger, and a desperate feeling consumes the family in an attempt to survive the harsh ways of California, with its injustice for okies since there is no fair paying work. Either you earn something, or noting.
Ricardo Arango
Her tears for gran ma are forced to dry quickly since hunger, and a desperate feeling consumes the family in an attempt to survive the harsh ways of California, with its injustice for okies since there is no fair paying work. Either you earn something, or noting.
Ricardo Arango
analysis: Strength
Paraphrasing
Ma defies the cop and picks up a skillet from a tool box; she tells him that he shouldn’t be scaring woman, later he tells her they don’t want any okies around
Comment: she won’t let go of what she loves and is willing to risk her life and liberty for her family, this shows great courage and strength
p. 214
Ricardo Arango
Ma defies the cop and picks up a skillet from a tool box; she tells him that he shouldn’t be scaring woman, later he tells her they don’t want any okies around
Comment: she won’t let go of what she loves and is willing to risk her life and liberty for her family, this shows great courage and strength
p. 214
Ricardo Arango
analysis: Emotional/ care
Direct quote
“I was scarit”. She said. “They was a policeman here. He says we can’t stay here. I was scairt he talked to you, I was scairt you’d hit him if he talked to you”
p.215
Comment: shows how ma worries about her family and cares about them
Ricardo ARango
“I was scarit”. She said. “They was a policeman here. He says we can’t stay here. I was scairt he talked to you, I was scairt you’d hit him if he talked to you”
p.215
Comment: shows how ma worries about her family and cares about them
Ricardo ARango
Monologue 4
They made people see us how they wanted us to be seen, as a menace.. I now realize what all this has taken us to..now we ar all desperate for all of that we didn’t find and I do hope God helps us find..safety, food and a place to stay where them cops wont hit us and where the children can grow fine, not with a empty belly every day.. but casey, oh casey a good man, once a priest now a man who no one would’ve thought was some time in his life a religious man.. even though he scarified himself for the good of the fambly , by letting those cops take him away
Javier Elizondo
Javier Elizondo
Monologue 3
Later came this so called Hoover vile, a place where a fellows house could be another’s garbage, houses of stinking carton and a smell of unhappiness in the air.. that’s were we realized there wasn’t gona be no grapes in our mouths, ah..ol granpa always looking the way he wants things, we all thought that work would be good and California would be nice, but ya never really know until u aint there..
Javier Elizondo
Javier Elizondo
Monologue 2
When we got to California we expected work, and things to eat..it just got worst…cops didn’t let us settle down they said they aint going to let okies around..and the kids…they, they…looked me in the eyes an’ like little dogs begged for food, I couldn’t deny them food, even if we aint had any food, I just couldn’t let em die… couldn’t let em suffer. But this was just the tip of the iceberg.
Javier ELizondo
Javier ELizondo
Monologue 1
I don’t like complaining but…it’s just all tht’s goin on is harsh, you know back in the truck from Oklahoma to this country. I saw Granma die and I couldn’t a thing, I looked at her and saw the pain in her heart. She didn’t cry, she just went away, fading like sand in a storm...
JAvier ELizondo
JAvier ELizondo
Essay and Bibliography
The purpose of the essay I will create is to compare and contrast the conditions of the migrant workers in the Dust Bowl, United States and the situation of Costa Rica and the migration of Nicaraguans looking for work. The essay will compare the current situation of both countries, the situation they had and the problems they faced with migration and how did they solve it.
The sources I will use include electronic sources and Books such as:
1. Steinbeck, John. The Grapes of Wrath. New York, USA: Penguin Books, 2002.
2. An interview with Gloria ( migrant worker of Nicaragua and how she faces the situation)and an interview with Don Manuel ( a migrant worker who developed successfully.)
3.
4. “Migrantes Nicaraguenses en Costa Rica 2000”. 31-10-08. http://ccp.ucr.ac.cr/investi/migranicas.htm
5. < http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Dust_Bowl.aspx>
6. Ceballos, Marvin Melgar, “Causas de Migración Nicaragusnse”
http://www.ilustrados.com/publicaciones/EEVEZpEyupBVofBlfC.php
JAvier ELizondo
The sources I will use include electronic sources and Books such as:
1. Steinbeck, John. The Grapes of Wrath. New York, USA: Penguin Books, 2002.
2. An interview with Gloria ( migrant worker of Nicaragua and how she faces the situation)and an interview with Don Manuel ( a migrant worker who developed successfully.)
3.
4. “Migrantes Nicaraguenses en Costa Rica 2000”. 31-10-08. http://ccp.ucr.ac.cr/investi/migranicas.htm
5. < http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Dust_Bowl.aspx>
6. Ceballos, Marvin Melgar, “Causas de Migración Nicaragusnse”
http://www.ilustrados.com/publicaciones/EEVEZpEyupBVofBlfC.php
JAvier ELizondo
Outline
This is the format for the outline of the analysis of Ma Joad:
1. Introduction
a. A historical background on the novel, the causes, and the setting of the book
b. The branches Ma Joad dives and the type of character she is.
2. Physical description and analysis.
a. describe Ma Joad physically.
b. supporting quotation.
c. How I see the character of Ma Joad.
3. Ma Joad as an Emotional character.
a. what are her most common emotional expressions.
b. supporting quotation.
c. Description of the emotions she expresses with the family.
4. Ma Joad’s psychological thoughts.
a. the way she acts and behaves.
b. The way she thinks and the values she believes in.
5.Ma Joad’s behavior towards other characters.
a. description
b .supporting quotation.
6. How has Ma evolved throughout the novel
a. description
b. supporting quotations
c. the beginning vs. the end.
7. Conclusion:
a. What I have learned, Ma’s achievements and personal opinion.
Javier ELizondo
1. Introduction
a. A historical background on the novel, the causes, and the setting of the book
b. The branches Ma Joad dives and the type of character she is.
2. Physical description and analysis.
a. describe Ma Joad physically.
b. supporting quotation.
c. How I see the character of Ma Joad.
3. Ma Joad as an Emotional character.
a. what are her most common emotional expressions.
b. supporting quotation.
c. Description of the emotions she expresses with the family.
4. Ma Joad’s psychological thoughts.
a. the way she acts and behaves.
b. The way she thinks and the values she believes in.
5.Ma Joad’s behavior towards other characters.
a. description
b .supporting quotation.
6. How has Ma evolved throughout the novel
a. description
b. supporting quotations
c. the beginning vs. the end.
7. Conclusion:
a. What I have learned, Ma’s achievements and personal opinion.
Javier ELizondo
Character Analysis:Symbolism
According to professional book critics and analysts Ma Joad is believed to be a Matriarch in the novel . She is Warm-spirited and practical. She is the symbol of knowledge, wisdom and perseverance in the book. She is essential in the unity of the family, she teaches and supports the members of it. The character of Ma Joad is a round character because she changes throughout the story. This quote describes the uniqueness of Ma Joad.
“She is the only character in the
novel that appears to be flawless on every level, not just as someone who does monotonous chores throughout the story”
MLA Citation:
"Symbols and Symbolism - Symbolic Characters in The Grapes of Wrath." 123HelpMe.com. 03 Nov 2008
javier Elizondo
“She is the only character in the
novel that appears to be flawless on every level, not just as someone who does monotonous chores throughout the story”
MLA Citation:
"Symbols and Symbolism - Symbolic Characters in The Grapes of Wrath." 123HelpMe.com. 03 Nov 2008
javier Elizondo
Character Analysis: Ma Joad and her role as a mother
Ma Joad, besides being a leader, she has an important mother role with her children. She helps them in times of crisis, always chooses what is best for them and always tries to find a positive thing in a negative situation suffered by herself or her children. One example is: when Rose of Sharon is sad because Connie left her Ma Joad encourages her to dance so that she can " get over" Connie, have a mother daughter relationship and have fun. This makes both Ma and Rose of Sharon have positive thoughts and forget about the problems they have.
Pg.460-461
Javier Elizondo
Pg.460-461
Javier Elizondo
Character Analysis;: Ma Joad as a Family leader
The Character of Ma Joad has a role of the leader of the family, she guides them to make the best decisions and with her leadership she keeps the family together as expressed in the following quote:
"We’re Joads. We don’t look up to nobody. Granmpa’s granmpa, he fit in the revolution. We was farm people till the dept. And then-them people. They done sompin to me-all of us. An`in Needles, that police"
In this quote Ma Joad reminds that no one in the family has to lead their heads to nobody, their family has fought since the revolution and they will keep doing it together in order to survive.
Pg. 420
Javier Elizondo
"We’re Joads. We don’t look up to nobody. Granmpa’s granmpa, he fit in the revolution. We was farm people till the dept. And then-them people. They done sompin to me-all of us. An`in Needles, that police"
In this quote Ma Joad reminds that no one in the family has to lead their heads to nobody, their family has fought since the revolution and they will keep doing it together in order to survive.
Pg. 420
Javier Elizondo
Character Analysis;: Ma Joad, Positivism
Ma Joad throughout the book has always a positive attitude towards the situations the family faces. Ma always tries to find the positive view of every negative action in order to keep the family at a psychological stability. One example is when rose of Sharon saw Granma ding Ma calms her down and says positive things in order to keep Rose of Sharon all right, she says to her that everyone must sometime in theor life face death; she says to Rose of Sharon that she must appreciate that she is giving birth to a child.
Pg. 285-286
Javier Elizondo
Pg. 285-286
Javier Elizondo
Friday, October 17, 2008
Emotional Quotation, Ma joad
“ Ma put down her head and she fought with a desire cry.”… “Ma appraised them. “They look nice” she said. “He`p yaself to pone an`gravy.
This quotations shows how Ma reacts to the hole situation she is going through. The suffering of her family the children starving, she is afraid that the same thing will happened to the Joads and with desperation and not knowing a clear future for the family, she reacts with sadness.
This quotations shows how Ma reacts to the hole situation she is going through. The suffering of her family the children starving, she is afraid that the same thing will happened to the Joads and with desperation and not knowing a clear future for the family, she reacts with sadness.
Monologue Ma Joad
Here children o`mine come and get a sip of this. You aint hungry when you got here wright? Cause wyou ain`t got no cooking stove? poor littl` creatures come`n get a sip of this, make you feel goo`. My fambly is going to rough times youll know but in desprete time som`dy else is al`ays in more need.
Psychological Quotation, Ma Joad
Psychological
“Ma talked quietly to a little girl who stood inside the lusting circle. She was older than the rest. She stood on one foot, caressing the back of her leg with a bare instep. Her arms were clasped behind her. She watched ma with steady small gray eyes…”Ma looked up. “Didn`nono of these here have no breakfast?””... “ Ma smiled. “Then you isn’t hungry. They ain`t enough here to go around””.
This quote explains how Ma Joad thinks. Even if her family does not have enough food to give she cannot resist giving food to the starving children, like how John Steinbeck describes the girl not taking her view of the food ma was cooking. This quotation proves that Ma is a kind person and that her love is not only devoted to the family but to everyone else around who suffers like her family does.
“Ma talked quietly to a little girl who stood inside the lusting circle. She was older than the rest. She stood on one foot, caressing the back of her leg with a bare instep. Her arms were clasped behind her. She watched ma with steady small gray eyes…”Ma looked up. “Didn`nono of these here have no breakfast?””... “ Ma smiled. “Then you isn’t hungry. They ain`t enough here to go around””.
This quote explains how Ma Joad thinks. Even if her family does not have enough food to give she cannot resist giving food to the starving children, like how John Steinbeck describes the girl not taking her view of the food ma was cooking. This quotation proves that Ma is a kind person and that her love is not only devoted to the family but to everyone else around who suffers like her family does.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Quotes of Grapes of wrath
Ma brushed her hair back with her hand. Her jaw tightened. We got to git she said we got a find a place to stay . We got to work an`settle down. No use a lettin` the little fellas go hungry. that wasn’t never a funeral Granma’s way. she always et a good meal at the funeral." pg. 328
This quotation is an example of how the character interacts with her environment. She assumes leadership, makes decisions, dose not hesitate but at the same time those decisions are the best decisions for the family. Also this quote illustrates how Ma Joad is a very loving person and cares a lot for Granma even when she is dead.
"Ma said helplessly,” I dunno what to do. I got to feed the fambly. what`m I gonna do with these here?" pg 351
This quotation also illustrates the leadership of Ma in the family. Some Children got to her asking for food, first she thought in the future and how difficult will be to get food. Even so because of her kind heart she decides to give the children food even if Tom was hungry.
This quotation is an example of how the character interacts with her environment. She assumes leadership, makes decisions, dose not hesitate but at the same time those decisions are the best decisions for the family. Also this quote illustrates how Ma Joad is a very loving person and cares a lot for Granma even when she is dead.
"Ma said helplessly,” I dunno what to do. I got to feed the fambly. what`m I gonna do with these here?" pg 351
This quotation also illustrates the leadership of Ma in the family. Some Children got to her asking for food, first she thought in the future and how difficult will be to get food. Even so because of her kind heart she decides to give the children food even if Tom was hungry.
Monologue
Rose of Sharon are you gonna leave town tomorrow? I now for sure you cant because we are supposed to be a family together and support each other, when we get to California our life will be better than own dam rich neighbors. There is no need to work at a store we are farmers. We as a family will stay together and we will become a horse in the field, our family will be unstoppable.
At dawn we got to get going now, we depend on getting to the new land the fastest as possible, The journey has been tough Tom, grandpa died and Granma is probably going to soon die to. Tom don’t be scared of what the people in town say about getting food in California. As a family we will make it work.
We cant leave without you, we cannot leave your family behind! You are part a part of our family, I insist... I know your daughter is sick, but please stay with us, we need to be together in order to survive... I understand, " hop on Joads, we gonna get going".
At dawn we got to get going now, we depend on getting to the new land the fastest as possible, The journey has been tough Tom, grandpa died and Granma is probably going to soon die to. Tom don’t be scared of what the people in town say about getting food in California. As a family we will make it work.
We cant leave without you, we cannot leave your family behind! You are part a part of our family, I insist... I know your daughter is sick, but please stay with us, we need to be together in order to survive... I understand, " hop on Joads, we gonna get going".
Philosophical views
Ma Joad has a way of looking at everything. She cares a lot of her family and sees it as the center of al her life. She isnt going to let anything harm the family or separate it.
Grapes of wrath pg. 230 " Ma`s face softened, but her eyes were fierce "You donde this`thout thinkin`much," Ma said. "What we got lef in the worl`? Nothin`but us. Nothin`but the folks."
Ma Joad also has a philosophy of being kind to people that are kind to her. She has the philosophy of " love your neighboor as yourself", she has compassion for the suffering.
Grapes of wrath pg. 230 " Ma`s face softened, but her eyes were fierce "You donde this`thout thinkin`much," Ma said. "What we got lef in the worl`? Nothin`but us. Nothin`but the folks."
Ma Joad also has a philosophy of being kind to people that are kind to her. She has the philosophy of " love your neighboor as yourself", she has compassion for the suffering.
Intellectual Traits
Ma Joad has a high intellectual coefficient for a woman who probably does not have a decent education. Ma Joad is a very loving person and cares for everyone around her, even cares for the Wilsons.
1. "She seemed to have the answer to everything but deep down inside she was just as scared as they were. People even looked at Ma and saw how wise and experienced she was. The first description of her showed this. It said on page 100, "Her hazel eyes seemed to have experienced all possible tragedy and to have mounted pain and suffering like steps into a high calm and super human understanding."
1. http://www.bookrags.com/essay-2005/1/12/22241/8474
1. "She seemed to have the answer to everything but deep down inside she was just as scared as they were. People even looked at Ma and saw how wise and experienced she was. The first description of her showed this. It said on page 100, "Her hazel eyes seemed to have experienced all possible tragedy and to have mounted pain and suffering like steps into a high calm and super human understanding."
1. http://www.bookrags.com/essay-2005/1/12/22241/8474
Physical traits
Ma Joad is a grown up woman of an approximate age of 45 to 50 years old. She has like a brunette hair with a little of white that symbolizes her wisdom. She is probably very strong and this helps her have leadership and help her make the family stay closer together.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Ma joad
Ma joad is a very important figure in the Joad family. She imposes leadership in her family, guides their family to their best decicions and holds them together.
"Ma Joad exhibits exelent self-control during the sufferings and frustrations of the Joad's journey. Ma knows that she is the backbone of the family, and that they will survive only if she remains calm. Ma keeps her self-control when Ruthie tells some children about Tom's secret. The family becomes nervous and enraged over the situation, but Ma restores order by handling the situation in a calm and collected manner. If Ma were to ever show fear, the family would most likely collapse."
Ma Joad as Leader in The Grapes of Wrath." 123HelpMe.com. 01 Oct 2008 http://www.123HelpMe.com/view.asp?id=17076.
"Ma Joad exhibits exelent self-control during the sufferings and frustrations of the Joad's journey. Ma knows that she is the backbone of the family, and that they will survive only if she remains calm. Ma keeps her self-control when Ruthie tells some children about Tom's secret. The family becomes nervous and enraged over the situation, but Ma restores order by handling the situation in a calm and collected manner. If Ma were to ever show fear, the family would most likely collapse."
Ma Joad as Leader in The Grapes of Wrath." 123HelpMe.com. 01 Oct 2008 http://www.123HelpMe.com/view.asp?id=17076.
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