Rhetorical Analysis Of Grapes Of Wrath
It can be difficult to transition from one location to the next. It can be frustrating to move from one place to another. It is easy to see how moving from one place or another can be compared to reading a book. Ford made the movie Grapes of Wrath, but he didn’t add the beginning of his book. This sets the scene and provides the visuals for the movie. Everyone interprets things differently. For example, Ford’s rhetoric perspective on the book might be different than John Steinbeck’s rhetoric perspective. Grapes of Wrath’s movie was, in my opinion, better than its book due to the roles it cast between men and woman and the setting of The Dust Bowl. Before making a final choice, it is important to analyze the following parts: the rhetorical significance and similarities between the novel’s movie and the movie. Next, we will decide which of them is better. First, it is important to consider the novel’s rhetorical value. The book was a significant contribution to family values.
Family values include mom cooking and providing support for family, grandparents offering wisdom and guidance, and kids providing laughter, joy, and safety to all. The Joad family was exactly the same as Steinbeck’s. The Joad family includes Tom Joad a supportive, but trouble seeking member of their family, Ma Joad a caretaker and unifier, Pa Joad a tenant farmer who is determined find work and support the families, Grandpa Joad a deeply connected to the farm who is devastated when the family moves, Grandma Joad whose aspirations are to visit California’s beautiful state and Winfield Joad. Pa Joad, for example, exclaims that “it’s a free nation.” They were paid high wages in California. ” ( CH 12). This is an example of the Joad family’s family values. Pa is always supportive and has high hopes of the family’s well-being. Steinbeck demonstrates clearly the caring and the different roles of men, women and children in the book. Steinbeck makes Ma Joad the caretaker of her family. Steinbeck uses the Dustbower’s view of interpersonal relationships to create Ma Joad this role. It provides a glimpse into the behavior of women in the 30. He explained that women were responsible for providing food, mental support, and caring for everyone. But men had a different role. Steinbeck is a good example of the men’s contribution to Tom Joad. Tom is constantly looking for a fair price to buy a safe and decent place to live. He is always in trouble to get his farmer rights protected and find a stable farming job to support his family. Through the entire book, he supports his family with constant support. The book’s most significant rhetorical significance is its setting. Steinbeck writes Chapter 1 that “The crust of the earth formed, a thin hard layer, and the sky was made pale. The earth then became pale, pinkish in the red and white in grey countries. ” (CH 1). Steinbeck illustrates every word of the book. Steinbeck creates a visual representation of the farm land, with its thin crust that resembles the hot soil of the fields. The pink sky gives it the appearance of the rising sun. The novel’s rhetorical meaning is important in deciding which one is best. However, it’s also crucial to compare the similarities between the movie and the novel.
First, the movies and novels share many similarities. Both the novel and the movie show Jim Joad’s interpersonal relationship with Tom Joad. Tom and Jim meet under the large oak tree just after Tom is freed from McAlester Sta Penitentiary. This scene appears in chapter 4, and the movie is a bit later. This is a great example of how time can change people’s opinions. Jim was once a preacher in Tom’s church as a child and no longer believes in religion. Both the movie and the novel show Tom as a man who is just out of prison and determined to provide for his family. Next, both book and movie do a wonderful job of showing the struggles of farmers and their family members during these difficult times. The struggle of these families is best illustrated in Chapter 9 and Scene 13. Many farmers have to pawn their most valuable items as they don’t have the funds or the space to transport them. Because they are focused on supporting their family’s structure, all the farmers can only accept brokers that pay ridiculously low wages. There are also some significant differences between the novel’s and the book’s. The movie starts with Scene 1, in which Tom is walking along the road looking at farm fields. This scene is quite different from the opening of the book. The movie starts with Tom walking along a road. It shows how the farm is set up. It also shows Tom’s character.
Tom is also shown walking in at movie’s beginning, which shows how important males are in farming. The movie does not depict this. Chapter 1 opens the book by describing the setting. It is important to include a storyline in each chapter. This chapter is the beginning of the book. This quote is an example of the setting. The sound of the wind muffling through the dusty air was more muffled than that of fog. ” (CH 1). This truly encompasses the meaning and consequences of wind and dry soil on a family’s daily life. While similarities and differences in the movies and novels are important, what is more important? Which one has the greatest impact upon people? The movie is my favorite. The movie’s visual effects are what I believe this to be. The movie was very visual for me. All the characters displayed strong emotions. After scene 12, Ma Joad’s grief at the loss of her grandma was clearly evident. Ma is tired of everything. All she wants is a home and a family that’s happy. The setting is what really draws the viewers to the movie. Because it is the foundation of all stories, I found that the setting was very appealing to me. Ford did an outstanding job showing the fields and how wind overtook them. Ford’s emphasis upon the cars and dust are my favorite features. He was an example of how cars are important in our society.
Their life was built on the cars. Without the car, the Joad family wouldn’t have been able to get to every farm in search of work and housing. Next is Tom’s I’ll Be There speech (SC 23). This puts the message of this movie into action. He says he must leave in order to provide safety for his family. He promises he will always be with his family in spirit wherever they travel. I believe that the movie has more rhetorical value than the book. It depicts the emotion of the characters, basic needs of setting and Tom’s passion for his family throughout. The movie is superior to the book. This claim was reached by looking at the rhetorical analysis for the novel, similarities, differences, and rhetorical explanations of why the film is better than its counterpart.
The movie is a great way to see the impact of the dustbowl on farmers, and the bonds that these families have formed during such difficult times. Comparing movies and books is an important way to compare the effects of different people. This analysis can help us to understand the meaning of what is being said and why a specific scene is important. The analysis of Grapes of Wrath’s novel and movie demonstrates the importance of character relationships, setting, value of items, and how they are related to one another.
