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The movie title “Grapes of Wrath”, based on the novel by John Steinbeck, holds much meaning. Grapes are known to be bitter yet plentiful and sweet. Wrath is well known for fury and passion. “The Grapes of Wrath” represent the sweet dreams many reach for and the hidden consequences under that skin of beauty. “The Grapes of Wrath” tells a story of spirit, strength, and unity the Joad family needs in order to live through the fury of their journey to reach their dreams. Throughout the movie the characters themselves represent these characteristics and show us truly what “The Grapes of Wrath” stands for. The Joad family set out on a journey not knowing what to look for like many historians of the past. For example when Columbus set out to explore that new land he had know idea what he was going to have to go through to get to it and what he would find when he got there. The Joad family expected t