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John

Steinbeck
(1902-1968)

-Wrote stories from the point of


view
of the poor particularly the
migrant
farm workers (American and
Mexican)
- Tortilla Fat (1935)
-The Grapes of Wrath (1939)
- Socialist
- Won the Pulitzer Prize in 1940

What made the


truck drivers
give Mae a big
tip?

Anticipation
Guide
Before
Reading

Statements

1. Migrants are not


trustworthy.
2. Well-off people have
no compassion for the
homeless.
3. The recipients of
ones kindness aren't
the only ones reaping
the benefits.
4. Helping heals ones
miserable life.
5. Homeless people are
usually disgusting.

After
Reading

Comprehension Questions:
How did Mae treat the
poor man at the
beginning of the story?
What is the significance
of the candy scene?
What is the setting of
the story?

Analyzing
Local Color

Local Color is a technique used to


convey distinctive characteristics of a
place or period as represented in a
literary piece, or as observed in
reality.
Local Color Techniques
- Dialect
- Scenery
- Clothing
- Customs
- Attitudes
- Etc.

Answer
Orally:

What is Local Color?


Why is local color
important in a story?

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