Context Flashcards
In 1962, he received
nobel prize for literature
When was ‘Grapes of Wrath’ written?
1939
Born in
Salina, California
attended the local high summer and worked on
a ranch in the summer
For a short time he lived in
New York
while writing he took on odd jobs
painter, caretaker, surveyor, and fruit picker
HE WAS A FRUIT PICKER
What were Steinbeck’s dates? (birth and death)
Feb 27, 1902- Dec. 20, 1968
Where did Steinbeck attend university?
Stanford University (until 1925)
BUT DIDN’T GRADUATE
John Steinbeck on the ‘Great Depression’
In 1942, John’s book “Great Depression” was published. The Great Depression ended with the start of WW2. The information of the book were facts and events that took place during The Great Depression, which Steinbeck lived though.
What did people think of ‘Grapes of Wrath’?
The book was banned in all public schools and libraries until 1941 because many claimed the book “misrepresented facts about the area”.
“Communist”
Awards for ‘Grapes of Wrath’
Pulizer prize
John’s writing career began in this year and ended in this year
1929 - 1968
What year did John win the Pulitzer Prize and what for?
1940, prize for literature for his novel, The Grapes of Wrath
Who can win the Pulitzer Prize?
Americans for excellence in journalism, drama, music and literature
When did John win the Nobel Prize and what for?
1962, because he contributed to the world of literature over the course of his lifetime
What did John Steinbeck’s father do?
John Ernst Steinbeck, manager at Sperry Flour mill
FLOUR MILL!
Who was Ed Rickets?
A marine biologist whom Steinbeck met in Monterey. Rickets influenced Steinbeck greatly and would become his best friend.
How did Ed Ricketts influence Steinbeck?
As with all of his ideas, Ricketts developed his definition of participation not only through writing, but through conversations with friends, including Steinbeck. Without question, Ricketts and Steinbeck discussed participation, and the other ideas.
Which of Steinbeck’s novels made him famous?
“Tortilla Flat”. Published in 1935
What was interesting about Steinbeck’s character?
He was shy and did not deal well with fame or success. He built a remote, secluded home to escape the public.
How did Franklin Roosevelt view ‘Grapes of Wrath’?
praised it
Why did Steinbeck stop writing?
His winning of the Nobel Prize in 1962 brought out Steinbeck’s critics and he took the criticism so seriously that he never wrote again.
How old was John Steinbeck when he died?
66 years old
What was going on in the 1930’s that influence Steinbeck’s writing?
The Great Depression
In Salinas, the book was ________ in front of the library because the people were angry that Steinbeck portrayed farm owners in such a bad light.
burned
How did John react to his mother having a stroke?
He moved back home
What did he do during WWII and the Vietnam War?
wrote for several New York newspapers
what did John want to be in his freshmen year?
In his freshman year, Steinbeck told his parents that he wanted to be a writer.
What specific classes did Steinbeck take as Stanford University?
He only took classes that would help him write.
In what year did he suffer a stroke?
1962
Where was the ‘Harvest Gypsies’ published?
The San Francisco News
