摘要
《愤怒的葡萄》中乔德妈是作者约翰·斯坦贝克塑造的一位伟大的女性，她勤俭朴实，善良勇敢，乐于助人，拥有着大爱去温暖每个人。在美国经济大萧条和旱灾的影响啊，乔德一家不得不西迁到加利福尼亚州寻找新的生活。在乔德一家西迁的过程中，他们历经磨难，乔德妈用她积极乐观果断的人生态度指引着乔德一家度过每一次难关，紧紧团聚在一起，不断的向前行走。同时，乔德妈的独立思维和智慧体现了女权精神。她象征着希望的灯塔，为家人在黑暗中点亮前行的道路。
In the novel The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck portrayed a great female Ma Joad who was diligent, kindhearted, brave, friendly and willing to help other with her universal love. Influenced by the Great Depression and drought, the Joads had to move westward and found a new life in California. In the process of long journey, they met all kinds of difficulties; however, Ma Joad held the whole family together and guided them to overcome hardships and found their way out with her positive and decisive attitude towards life. Meanwhile, Ma＇s wisdom and independent thought reflected the feminism. Ma Joad symbolized the hope of beckon that lightens the darkness in their way to exploration.
