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Character Analysis: The Grapes Of Wrath

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Ashes. District common assessment Ashleigh loves her family but now she must make a huge life changing decision. Ashleigh’s parents are like many others today, divorced. They still fight a lot also. Ashleigh’s dad wants Ash (which is her nickname) to steal very important money from her mom. So now she must make a decision, does she take the money for her dad, or keep the money safe for her mom. Ash is going to steal the money because she's really loves her dad more. She wants to help out her dad and she want an easier life with her dad. One of the reasons she will steal the money is because she loves her dad more. First of all, he gives her a nickname. Studies show that actually if you have a nickname between kids and parents, you have a better relationship. “So why do you call her ashes? It's just a nickname for her…” (Pfeffer 1) Her only just calls her Ashleigh, which isn’t bad but she just has a better relationship with her dad. Also, they hangout a lot more. He picks her up and they go out to supper together frequently. “ Dad drove me home tuesday nights.” (Pfeffer 1) …show more content…

Her dad told her that if he gets this “little bit” of money then “...I’m on my way to easy street.” (Pfeffer 3) He is saying that if he can get the money and said that life will just be more simple. Ashleigh obviously wants the best for her dad and will do what he wants. She is very concerned that her dad is in debt. She wants the best for him. She wants to help him to get out of debt but she didn't know that she was gonna have to steal to do it. “Can I help? I asked” (Pfeffer

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