Chapter 21

Steinbeck discusses fear in this chapter. He explains that the animosity of the land owners towards the migrants stems from economic factors. He also shows that the policies of the land owners are actually self-destructive and can only bring about their own ruin. In addition, Steinbeck discusses the fear of the migrants over their desperate plight, a fear which leads to anger and will eventually lead to violence.

Discuss an example from your own life or from history in which fear played a major role. Do not repeat anyone else's answer. Give sufficient details about the situation that "show" not "tell" how fear influenced that situation and what resulted from the fear.