Part 1 of Essay
The American Dream and the hardships of finding it As the Joads leave Oklahoma they must endure the long trip to come. Many things can go wrong with the trip and many things do go wrong with the trip. Hopes of California may be shattered arrive there. Many people have said " why are you going to California every thing is ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... situation. Continuing on the trip they encounter another hardship; the Wilson's car breaks down. This is another large set back for the family because it may split them up. After the news of tom and al staying is told to ma she starts to flip out because she doesn't want the family to be split up. Tom explains that when the get the jalopy going again that they will catch up in no time. Dreams may be shattered in California. The Joads are moving to California because they heard it was nice, lots of work, la ....