Chapter Ten Flashcards
What is the contrast between Ma and Tom Joad in regards to faith in Chapter Ten?
Ma - hopeful, tells Tom of advertisements she had seen for high wages and bountiful harvests.
Tom - Cynical, possibly due to his time in prison. Warns Ma not to be too optimistic.
How is Ma’s matriarchal role partly established when Casy asks to join the family?
Ma answers instead of Tom or Granpa that they would be happy to have Casy but it must be decided if they have enough space when the rest, including Pa return.
Ma holds power but allows the men to take the lead - deferring the definitive answer to Pa.
What are the men disappointed at when they return from town?
The lack of money they collected for all of their movable items.
How is Ma’s power firmly established once they return from town?
They hold conference on whether to take Casy. Overrides Pa by saying it’s not ‘can we’ but ‘will we’.
How does Ma’s decision to bring Casy illustrate her to be?
A testament to her generosity, resilience and determination.
Why and how are female gender roles overturned in the preparation to migrate?
Casy asks Ma if she wants help to salt down the meat - Ma tells him it is ‘women’s work’.
Gender roles unimportant in times of hardship and Casy has too good of intentions to care.
What is Ma seen to do with her possessions?
Keep her most prized jewellery and burn the rest.
What is Muley seen to do in Chapter Ten?
Say goodbye to the Joad’s and pay his respects.
Muley’s refusal to leave when Ma asks represents what?
Represents his connection to the land - he cannot bring himself to leave. Overpowers all other self-interests.
What does Muley influence Granpa to do?
Refuse to leave - also holds strong connection to the land.
What do the other Joad’s find more important than their connection to the land?
Familial bonds. Therefore spike Grampa’s coffee with Winfield’s sleeping medication in order to take him.
