Chapter+Summary


 * Chapter Summary: **

In chapter 17 Steinbeck described the many families fleeing to California in search of work and a better life. The journey there however was extremely tough and long which made it very hard on the poor families. During the day the families were constantly on the move driving as fast as possible to get to their dream life. However during the night the families would take a break, put up tents, and settle down together. As many as 20 families would get together during the night and build a small community. They would create laws which would keep everyone in line and out of trouble, they would help eachother by sharing their food to other families in dire need. These small communities were very similar to our present communities. People knew what type of behavior was and was not accepted by society and rules were established in order to avoid chaos.

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" And the families learned, although no one told them, what rights are monstrous and must be destroyed (pg. 194)"

"Worlds improved so that people could be safe in their worlds (pg. 195)"