In the story, The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinback, there are many examples of togetherness and guidance. There is a small amount of individualism in the story, but there is more acts of kindness and warmth, than any displays of independence. The Joad family acts as a whole unit instead of many individuals. They help and assist others in need, even though they are in need as well. They would rather suffer themselves than …showed first 75 words of 608 total…

…showed last 75 words of 608 total…of helpfulness and genuine caring for others. They helped the Wilson family, who was in need of guidance, by traveling along with them and giving them food and money. The Joad's also put others before themselves and tried the best they could to assist their friends who were once strangers. All of these examples of aide are strong evidence that this book is not about individualism, but the simple act of being there for others.