Mini post

This is just a mini post, hopefully to spur on some more conversation, and discussion.
Since the whole religion aspect of the book seems to have a direct influence on T.O. I think we should explore it.

First of all, the Jesus Christ - John Casy parallel. We've heard some examples of his parallels, I have read some of the bible, and the most familiar part to me (and to most people I think) is the part where Jesus sacrifices himself for the sins of the others. There is almost an exact parallel to this in Grapes of Wrath, the part in Hooverville, where the police officer comes and starts trouble with the "contractor". Casy takes the fall for the trouble, he sacrifices himself for the good of the Joad family, and the whole encampment.

Let's hear what you guys think on the religious aspect of Grapes of Wrath, and it's connection to T.O.