The document summarizes The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. It describes how the land is being taken over by a monster representing large farming corporations, leaving farmers displaced. The theme is that humans have created a monster in big business that has no feelings for others. As conditions worsen, human character changes, such as neighbors becoming greedy. Symbols like banks represent the monsters taking over. The tone is initially hopeful but becomes more hopeless as the farmers lose their lands and livelihoods.