or some, but Ruthie would not share. So Ruthie got mad an chased em, an she fit one, an then she fit another, an then one big girl got up an licked her (p.563). Although she appears to be strong, in reality she is very weak.Discussing the symbols of the dust, the turtle, the names, and the grapes make the reader aware of another aspect of the story. The reader is able to realize just how well Steinbeck is able to bring his stories to life. A Steinbeck reader can learn to appreciate his style of writing by noticing these symbols. The author illustrates in this novel that he is not only an author, but also an artist....
