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In the novel Grapes of Wrath, what is the significance of the book having 30 chapters?

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  • cecilia
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    There are many biblical allusions in the book. This may relate to the '30 pieces of silver' paid to Judas when he sold out Jesus. (This is also possibly alluded to by the $3 a day paid to the tractor drivers who demolish people's farms - 30 dimes).

  • Charlie Kelly
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    maybe because the depression was in the 30's?

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