Ma Joad Intellectually

Given the background and description of the Joad family and their history it becomes clear that Ma Joad's education was basic or even null for those times. Although she probably did not have what we would consider a general knowledge of sections such as world history, science and arts; she is highlighted as a wise woman all throughout the book. Her experience with day to day situations is known by all those around her thus making her vital for decision making and question asking situations: she always seemed to have the answer, even if she herself was insecure. Her analysis of situations and behaviors excels that of a simple uneducated woman and thus makes her an outstanding figure.
----Alejandra Lopez and Daniela Antillon