Some major themes I see in this book are salvation, work, and most importantly, positivity. Casy spoke about it as a preacher, and the migrants look for it in the camps where they live. When they are not looking for work, they are looking for sources of joy and pleasure, as the Joads do. Chapter 23 stuck with me because I too seem to always be looking for fun, especially when I'm having a rough day. I feel that staying positive in dark times is the most important thing to do, because without hope, people are very vulnerable and susceptible to failure. An example of positivity is at the end of chapter 22, when Ma sends John to get supplies. She tells him to take beans, sugar, meat and carrots. He wants to have a good time with his family because he knows everyone is struggling. I see Ma as a beacon of hope that all the more vulnerable characters like Tom, Uncle John, and Rose of Sharon cling to. I think if I were in their situation, I would hold on to Mom too. I see her as the anchor that supports the whole family and when she meets new people, she supports them...