Question

What are examples of selfishness in the grapes of wrath

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Selfishness

A great example of selfishness in the story is when the young Connie abandons his wife, Rose of Sharon. He acts in the beginning like he is devoted to her, but once he realizes the situation in California, he leaves his wife and unborn child in the hope of better prospects. ''Connie's eyes were sullen. 'If I'd of known it would be like this I wouldn't of came.'''

Although the reason is definitely fear, Connie is being selfish; he refuses to support his wife and child.

Answer 2

Rose of Sharon and Connie

Step-by-step explanation:

The eldest Joad daughter Rose of Sharon and her husband Connie intend to leave the Joads and, instead of picking fruit, settle down in town and and pursue a materialistic lifestyle. Rose of Sharon explains to her mother that ''Me an' Connie don't want to live in the country no more.''

Ma Joad is surprised that her daughter won't stay with the family, and Rose continues, ''Connie gonna get a job in a store or maybe a fact'ry. ...An' we'll have a car, little car… I'm gonna have a 'lectric iron, an' the baby'll have new stuff…''}

This dream does not end up happening, and ultimately Connie proves most selfish by abandoning his pregnant wife to go make money on his own.