Tom+Joad+(B)

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media type="file" key="The Ghost of Tom Joad- Bruce Springsteen (Great Depression).mp3" width="216" height="18" Tom Joad learning from Casy in //The Grapes of Wrath// **Question B:** **Tom Joad learns from Casy and becomes like a disciple to him. What is a disciple? How do we see him become more like Casy along the journey? How do his last words to Ma show the full achievement of his carrying on where Casy left off?** ** DISCIPLE: ** - Casy is described as the Christ-like figure in Grapes of Wrath, and Tom Joad is definitely portrayed as a follower and advocate of him and his beliefs.
 * A personal follower of Jesus during his life, esp. one of the twelve Apostles
 * A follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosophy

Although Tom Joad is a former murderer, once spending time and learning from Jim Casy, there is some indication that he will become a promoter of Casy's teachings. He promises to fight for injustice. > > ** //Then I'll be all around in the dark - I'll be ever'where—wherever you look. Wherever they's a fight so hungry people can eat, I'll be there. Wherever they's a cop beatin' up a guy, I'll be there... I'll be in the way guys yell when they're mad an'—I'll be in the way kids laugh when they're hungry and they know supper's ready. An' when our folk eat the stuff they raise an' live in the houses they build—why, I'll be there.// ** > ** //-Tom Joad (page 439)// ** > > Joad becomes an advocate and leaves his family. He is ready to spread the word of Casy, ready to stand up for what he believes in, what really matters to him in life. He has found his purpose. Casy had an extremely positive effect on Tom Joad. He made him a better person in general. Tom Joad states **//"That Casy. He might have been a preacher but he seen things clear. He was like a lantern. He helped me to see things clear."//** Joad feels like a new, educated man because of Casy. > > - Joad bacame a more caring person due to Casy > - He felt positive about helping others, and really evolved from the begining of the novel > - He evolved from a self centered man to a caring, helpful disciple > - He will continue to carry on Casy's good thoughts and ways >