When Tom Joad, said this quote, it was after the death of his really good friend Jim Casy. This event in the book is what concludes the character’s change from an irresponsible boy to a man who is ready to accept the responsibility for his future and act like an adult. John Steinbeck, in this excerpt from the book, portrays the themes that human life is sacred and that the union of all people is necessary. In this quote, Tom Joad decides to start protesting and striking because he begins to care for people, and wants to fight for mankind against the horrible treatment people are receiving. He realized that human life is precious, and that everyone needs to be safe and treated equally. This realization and feeling of the narrator shows the theme of the holiness of human life. Casy explains to Tom …show more content…
This quote relates to the purpose of the author for writing the book because it shows that there were strikes, and people fighting for change. Through this quote, John Steinbeck showed that there was still hope in people for a better life, and belief in changes occurring. The tone in this quote is determined because Tom Joad is intent on changing the world for the better by striking and protesting. He is resolute and saving the people from horrible treatment and giving them a better life. The speaker’s perspective influences the reader’s interpretation of the text by showing how badly change was wanted, and how necessary it was. Without alterations to the job market, more and more people would be poor, and the economy would suffer. It opens the eyes of readers because they see the desperation of people and how much they want to live happily, and not to be constantly on the road looking for jobs. The literary device in this quote is the repetition of the phrase “I’ll be there” at the end of sentences. The effect of this device on the narrative is it shows the determination in people and fighting for a more comfortable life where they settle and have a job with