Weedpatch Camp Dehumanization Analysis

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Steinbeck's strong point is the contrast between Weedpatch and other camps that is depicting the dehumanization through the harsh working conditions and starvation. Weedpatch makes the Joad’s feel human and everyone begins to look out for each other, unlike the camps the Joads went to before. The work camps they arrive at before Weedpatch have harsh conditions and starve the workers. Although, Weedpatch gives the Joads hope for a better lifestyle. The other families arriving at Weedpatch look out for everyone and do not make them feel dehumanized. For example, Ma decides to give her scraps of food to people who are starving. Besides the working condition, the loss of family members throughout the journey to get to these camps start to make

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