EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 1H 5M
The Grapes of Wrath: Chapters 1-7
from Close Reads Podcast · host David Kern, Heidi White, and Sean Johnson
Welcome to the beginning of a new series as we dive into John Steinbeck’s classic novel. In this episode we discuss Steinbeck’s unique use of alternating chapters, his desire to make a political statement, the intensity of his prose, which characters we are supposed to sympathize with, and turtles. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe
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The Grapes of Wrath: Chapters 1-7
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