Which of the following best describes Steinbeck's tone toward capitalism in The Grapes of Wrath?
O A. Apathetic
B. Critical
C. Friendly
D. Approving

B. Critical

Explanition: Steinbeck's writing style, as displayed in The Grapes of Wrath, takes readers on a front seat ride through the Dust Bowl, Great Depression and the struggles of people during the time. Through his prose, he creates tones of passion, anger, sadness and desperation, which helps to realistically convey the story.

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."