The Grapes of Wrath
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1939
A poor family, the Joads, migrates from Oklahoma to California during the Dust Bowl, facing hardship and discrimination.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentHints of sexual relationships and their consequences appear.
Violence, poverty-induced desperation, and social injustice are depicted.
Profanity is present and reflects the harsh realities.
Some mild blasphemous language may occur.
Despair can lead to thoughts of giving up.
The harshness of life can lead to despair.
The bleakness of the setting can be unsettling.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
Critiques societal structures and economic inequality.
Religious figures are sometimes portrayed as uncaring.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe Joads show immense resilience and courage in adversity.
Faith is questioned and tested by hardship.
Strong family bonds and loyalty are central themes.
Moments of compassion and shared humanity appear.
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