As vinhas da ira, de John Steinbeck: uma análise literária sobre o êxodo rural e a representação feminina da personagem Ma Joad, como uma saga em busca por dignidade humana em uma ‘terra prometida’

Abstract

This work aims to analyze the themes of rural exodus and the female representation of the character Ma Joad, who is responsible for directing the plot. The specific objectives were: consider the historical period in which the work was produced, as well as its influences and consequences; characterize the character Ma Joad in her social role in the migration process; present a literary analysis of Steinbeck's work; analyze how nomadism and rural exodus influenced family organization, as well as their implications to the other characters who did not belong to the Joad family; to analyze the female character’s a plot of struggle, hope and faith. This is a bibliographical study, with historical path applying a methodology with qualitative approach, opting for a descriptive study responding is goals. It was based on theorists, such as Bloom (2000), Benson (1990), Cândido (1995), Lisca (1997), Mckay (2008), Olmi (2004), Owens (1993), even thought it was first publishing 80 years ago, it promotes reflections and critical analysis at events of similar themes observed in contemporary times