Steinbeck begins his novel by establishing vivid imagery to draw the reader in and get them interested in the story. From the very first page of the novel, Steinbeck’s description of the rain and sky sets the stage for vivid imagery throughout the book:
“The last rains lifted the corn quickly and scattered the weed colonies and grass along the sides of the roads so that the gray country and the dark red country began to disappear under a green cover. In the last part of May the sky grew pale and the …show more content…
Whether it is his brilliant use of tone, his contrasting diction, or his vivid imagery, Steinbeck is always using some form of pathos to keep the reader engaged and wanting more. This allows the reader to truly understand the familial bonds the Joads share, both with themselves and with others. Whether it is helping the sick, the poor, or their neighbors the Wainwrights, the Joads always have a deep family connection that allows them to push onwards, no matter how tough life