Abstract
The primary concern of the present thesis is with the archetypal qualities of The Grapes of Wrath. John Steinbeck constantly uses references and allusions from Greek mythology and Bible. According to Northrop Frye's definition of archetype, there exist archetypal characters. The major character of The Grapes of Wrath is Jim Casy who lead the Joads and other people to probe the new land. It is obvious enough that Jim Casy is a notable Christ figure in this novel. His Christ-like prophet function is verified in quite a few ways. He is clearly a modern Christ figure, and he fulfills this identity through both his words and actions. The new messiah arrives in a rich context of tradition Christian symbology, and his messages, like that of Christ, are one that considerably broadens man's sense of spiritual community.
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