Ma Joad Character analysis: Positivism

Ma constantly encounters situations in which she has to take decisions on what to think, who to believe and what to do. But Ma's positive quality makes her think of a good thing, that sometimes would solve her problem or just not affect the family in any way. Like when the religious fanatic came and told Rose of Sharon that her baby was going to die, Ma knew what she believed in and convinced herself and Rose of Sharon nothing was going to go wrong, and even comes to convince her to go dance. Ma tries to think that everything its gonna be ok, and better times are always coming, and this is what gives faith to the whole Joad family. page 409-410

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Ma Joad Character analysis: Her Determination as a Mother

Ma Joad's personality is admirable in my point of view, as a crucial member of the Joad family she is always seeking for everyone's well being and taking care of all of the members of her family. Everything that goes on around the house usually depends directly or indirectly on Ma. I believe she is the most important member of the family, and the one who holds everyone together. Her being the member of the Joads, who can never be missing when decisions are being taken, the one who promotes values into the family and reminds them all never to steal no matter how tempting the situation may get, always give the best of yourself and be generous with others etc. Ma also has a very important quality, because she always has hope and faith that things will get better, but is as-well down to earth to their current situation. Ma Joad is the trunk that holds the family together in my point of view.

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Ma Joad Character analysis: Love to her Family

Ma's love to her family is undeniable and noticeable threw-out the book, how she advices Rose of Sharon because she is worried and feeling down about of all the trouble and loneliness that awaits her. Ma tells her that it may hurt but, that happens but with time it goes away and that you have to bare with your own problems and learn from them. You can see how Ma lovingly advices her daughter while taking care of grandma and doing other chores for the rest of the family. 

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Ma Joad Character analysis

"I know" Ma chucked "maybe that makes us tough. Rich fellas come up an' their kids ain't no good, an' they die out. But, Tom, we keep a-commin'. Don' you fret none, Tom.  A different time's commin'." page 280

Note: In this quote we can appreciate the hope Ma still had over time, specially when she started thinking of the good things in her family, like her kids. she has faith that good times will come and all their problems will be solved with time. 

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