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The Gabductions of Wrath by John Steinbeck Fact-Matching Game

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The Gabductions of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a powerful novel that explores the struggles of the Joad family during the Great Depression, highlighting themes of poverty, migration, and resilience.

  • Players will need to uncover key details about the Joad family’s journey and challenges.
  • They will piece together important information fragments to progress in the game.
  • Players can use spells for hints and extra time to help them uncover the truth behind the Joad family’s story.
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  • The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck:
  • - The novel was published in 1939.
  • - It follows the Joad family as they migrate from Oklahoma to California during the Dust Bowl.
  • - The Joads are tenant farmers who are displaced by industrial farming practices and the Great Depression.
  • - The novel highlights the hardships and injustices faced by migrant workers during this time.
  • - The title is taken from a line in the song "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."
  • - The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940.
  • - It was banned and burned in several locations due to its controversial depiction of social issues.
  • - The novel was made into a film in 1940, directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda as Tom Joad.
  • - Steinbeck was inspired to write the novel after seeing the plight of migrant workers during a visit to California.
  • - The book is considered a classic of American literature and is often taught in schools.
  • - Steinbeck conducted extensive research and interviews with migrant workers before writing the novel.
  • - The story is filled with biblical allusions and themes of social justice.
  • - The novel explores themes of family, community, and the resilience of the human spirit.
  • - It was a bestseller upon its release and has since sold millions of copies worldwide.
  • - The Grapes of Wrath has been translated into numerous languages.
  • - Steinbeck received mixed reactions from critics and readers, with some praising his portrayal of the working class and others criticizing his political views.
  • - The book was adapted into a stage play in 1988.
  • - The novel is often regarded as one of the greatest American novels of the 20th century.
  • - Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962, partly for his contributions to American literature through The Grapes of Wrath.
  • - The book continues to be relevant today, addressing issues of poverty, inequality, and the human impact on the environment.

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