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The Grapes of Wrath written by John Steinbeck is the story of the experiences of the Joad family from the time of their eviction from a farm near Sallisaw, Oklahoma to their first winter in California. In the novel, Steinbeck brings to the reader a variety of diverse and greatly significant characters. One such character is that of Jim Casey, a former preacher and long-time friend of the Joads. In this story, Casey represents a …

…figure in the first portion of the story, while further evidence is present throughout the entire novel. The author uses the character of Jim Casey as a important supporter in those migrants’ heart, which he gave them hope and courage to fight. Casey become the leader of strikers as the Jesus is the leader of the Christian members and they both sacrifice for their beliefs which is how to produce a happy and peaceful life.