"The Paradox of Mobility": The Role of Automobiles in John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath.

The article focuses on the role of automobiles in John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath." It discusses how automobiles became cultural signs in the 1930s, reflecting social class distinctions and cultural shifts during the Great Depression. It also explores how automobiles acted as vehicles for westward mobility but also revealed the limitations and gender dynamics within the family and delves into the symbolism of automobiles as technology and machinery.