Question

1. describe the impact of john steinbecks novel the grapes of wrath on external perceptions of oklahoma.

it described oklahoma as a leading technological center.
it brought attention to the environmental and economic hardships faced by oklahomans during the dust bowl.
it highlighted oklahoma as a wealthy and prosperous state.
it portrayed oklahoma as a major industrial hub.

1. describe the internal perceptions fostered by the novel the grapes of wrath among oklahomans.

it emphasized the resilience and determination of oklahomans facing hardships.
it instilled a sense of hopelessness and defeat.
it encouraged people to leave the state.
it promoted the idea that oklahomans should abandon farming

Explanation:

1. "The Grapes of Wrath" is set during the Dust Bowl. It shows the environmental (dust storms) and economic (poverty, loss of land) hardships Oklahomans faced. It wasn't about technology, wealth, or industry.
2. The novel shows the Joad family (Oklahomans) facing hardships but still having the will to survive. It doesn't show hopelessness (they keep moving, looking for a better life), doesn't just encourage leaving (they leave due to hardship but the focus is on their struggle), and doesn't promote abandoning farming (they were farmers displaced by circumstances).

Answer:

1. It brought attention to the environmental and economic hardships faced by Oklahomans during the Dust Bowl.
2. It emphasized the resilience and determination of Oklahomans facing hardships.