John Steinbeck's 1939 novel, The Grapes of Wrath . includes...

John Steinbeck's 1939 novel, The Grapes of Wrath. includes gatherings such as parties, weddings, and funerals to reveal the values and beliefs of the characters and society in which they live. Consider such a gathering and its portrayal in the novel. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how Steinbeck develops this gathering in such a way that it contributes to an interpretation of the meaning of the work as a whole.