During the trip to Uncle Tom's house, Tom tells Casy about his aunt's death. His uncle blamed himself for the death of his wife because he ignored her illness. However, positive actions came from his tragic event. He became a very generous man towards others. "He figures it's his fault his woman died. Funny fella. He's all the time makin' it up to somebody. Give away about ever'thing he got, an' still ain't very happy (Steinbeck 69)." I can understand the guilt Uncle Tom must feel because his wife's death is a little bit his fault, and I can also understand how he isn't completely over the event. I just think that instead of people looking at him in an odd way for isolating himself maybe they should talk with him. Communicating and support is a common way to help relieve issues. When they arrive at Uncle Tom's house, Tom Joad's father is working outside. Steinbeck used a large amount of descriptions and emotions during the reunion between Tom and his father. It was really nice because I was really able to picture the setting and feel a part of the special moment. Then Joad reunited with his mother and eventually his little brother, Al. I found it kind of odd and little humorous how Tom's ma, pa, and brother asked whether he had escaped from prison. I don't think that would be my first reaction if I had seen someone who had been imprisoned for awhile. Tom also learned about his younger sister and her recent pregnancy. It symbolized how much time Joad has spent away from home. He commented on how she was just a child when he left which makes me sympathize with him because of how many memories he has missed out on. He will now be able to create new memories as his family heads to California together. Chapter eight was very informing and has got me interested in the story. The novel started slow, but I am at the point where I want to keep reading to know what will happen next.
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