. The families had to borrow a little money form the banks so they could get back on their feet. Then, another poor crop, and the families have to eat so they borrow a little more money from the banks. Soon without knowing what has happened the families no longer own their land, they are tenants. The farm to pay back their debts to the bank. Some families may be able to pay back their debt, but most are lost in the never-ending circle of getting ahead only to fall behind again. In the final stage of this economic evolution, corporations take over and profits are the only concern in any situation. This is the most complex stage of the two previous time periods. This period is a mixture of corporations taking over and old farmers either doing what is necessary for them to feed their children or they flee to California where work is guaranteed. Because those creature dont breathe air, dont eat side-meat. They breathe profits; they eat the interest on money(43). An example of a ex-farmer providing for his family is that of the tractor driver. He does what the corporation asks of him and in return he gets three dollars every day. The tenant system wont work any more. One man on a tractor can take the place of twelve of fourteen families. Pay him a wage and take all the crop (44). These monsters are willing to do anything in order to gain more money. They send out hanbills all over hell. They need three thousan and they get six thousan. They get them men for what they wanta pay. If ya don wanta take what they pay, goddamn it, thys a thousan men waitin for your job(335). In this final stage of the agricultural evolution money is the only real thing and people do what they must in order to get their money.It is obvious to see that John Steinbeck advocates economic change in his novel. There are three very distinct phases that are illustrated in this novel. In the beginning it was the about the family and in the end it wa...
