"I’m sure will be glad to get out there. Got a feelin’ it’ll make a new fella outa me. Go right to work in the fruit."

– John Steinbeck

The Grapes of Wrath, Chapter 10. Grampa Joad is at first excited about the family’s decision to migrate to California. Here we see the more reasonable side of the often combative and aggressive character. Full of hope, he looks forward to the opportunity of a fruit picking job there.