September 20, 2025Open Access

Social Injustice Within the Frame of the American Dream in John Steinbeck's Novel the Grapes of Wrath

AKA. Kupavyh SRS. RabeeahVoronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies

Key Points

Social injustice erodes the promise of the american dream, leading many to feel hopeless and disenfranchised.
The decline in belief of equal opportunity is particularly evident during the great depression, affecting various communities.
Labor corruption further exacerbates social injustice, hindering the ability of hard-working individuals to achieve success.
Characters in Steinbeck's narrative represent broader societal struggles faced by marginalized groups in pursuit of the american dream.

Abstract

The American Dream is a deeply rooted concept in American culture and history. This article will examine the decline of the belief in equal opportunity and social injustice for all that left people without hope looking for good life, so people regardless of their background, race, or social status, and how the goal of achieving success through hard work would disappear as a result of the Great Depression and labor corruption.

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