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The Grapes of Wrath Betrayal Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

[Ma Joad:] "I'm learning one thing good," she said. "Learnin' it all the time, ever' day. If you're in trouble or hurt or need – go to poor people. They're the only ones that'll help – the only ones." (26.529)

Why will poor people help in times of need more than people with money? How does wealth change people?