How Does the Ambient Sound of Wind When Tom Joad

question 38

Multiple Choice

How does the ambient sound of wind when Tom Joad returns to his family's home in The Grapes of Wrath (1940) shape the audience's interpretation of the scene?

• A) The high intensity of the wind suggests a tornado is coming, and we fear for Tom's safety.
• B) The low sound of the wind underscores Tom's loneliness and isolation.
• C) The squealing of the wind suggests rising tension between Tom and his family.
• D) The light breeze of the wind suggests a peaceful reunion.
• E) The high frequency of the wind highlights how unnerved Tom is to return.

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