The document compares the author's beliefs and values to those of the character Rose of Sharon from the novel The Grapes of Wrath. It states that initially Rose of Sharon only cared for herself and did not want others telling her what to do, representing individualist beliefs. However, by breastfeeding a starving man at the end of the novel, she displayed more collectivist values in caring for others, influenced by her mother Ma Joad. Both the author and Rose of Sharon hold a mix of individualist and collectivist views, supporting some social welfare programs and regulations while also valuing personal freedoms and independence.