person’s life. This simple fact is portrayed in the novels through their influences on each family. The members of the family either effectively evolve from the external changes or remain stuck in the past. As slavery declines the Compson family destructs by their reliance upon living in the past. However, as the economy and the dust storms worsen the Joad family changes their social views from “I” to “We,” but not their economic life views by leaving their work at home only to try and find worth in working in California. ...
