Read this line from chapter 1:

but he wasn't sure he was fond of being the scapegoat for becky's anxiety.

based on the sentence, what does the word scapegoat mean?

one who takes the blame for the problems of others
one who has a fondness for other people's problems
one who has doubts and fears about others
one who is sensitive to anxiety

Write a literary analysis essay about an intercalary chapter of the grapes of wrath. your essay should examine how the structure and language support the overall purpose, and it should include specific examples from the text to support your claim. your essay should include the following elements: • a claim that takes a clear stand on the author's purpose, supported by main points • evidence from the text that supports your claim and main points • commentary that the reader understand how your evidence should be interpreted • an introduction, body and conclusion that organize the content of your essay