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How does John Steinbeck portray Jim Casey as a Christ figure in his novel,
The Grapes of Wrath?

In his novel, The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck brings a variety of diverse characters to the reader. The majority of these characters' individuality lies within whom they symbolize. What I'm trying to say is that the character in the novel represents another being outside of the novel. For example, the former preacher Jim Casey who is also a good friend of the Joads may to some readers represent Jesus Christ. In the novel, Jim Casey brings along religious stability and hope to the families migrating West. I believe there are many "hints" or ways that Steinbeck shows this representation throughout the novel, and in this report I will show you examples of why I believe this.
Every author gets the privilege to give their choice of names to the characters in their novels. With that said, there are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet, and a surplus of names to go with......

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