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Rosasharn Joad

Rosasharn Joad is a character from John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath." She is a young woman, pregnant, and part of a family displaced during the Great Depression. Rosasharn symbolizes hope, resilience, and the struggles of the working class. Throughout the story, she faces hardships with quiet strength, embodying both vulnerability and determination. Her character highlights themes of human endurance and the nurturing instinct, reflecting the broader social and economic injustices experienced by many during that era.