themes and ideas throughout his infamous novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Steinbeck uses Biblical allusions to create the theme; strength to survive comes from faith. Steinbeck brilliantly pulls the touching storyline together using outstanding themes and motifs while tugging heartstrings with familiar Christian characters.
Norman Mattoon Thomas (November 20, 1884 â December 19, 1968) was an American Presbyterian minister who achieved fame as a socialist, pacifist, and six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America.t was Thomas' position as a conscientious objector which drew him to the Socialist Party of America (SPA), a staunchly antimilitarist organization. When SPA leader Morris Hillquit made his campaign for Mayor of New York in 1917 on an anti-war platform, Thomas wrote to him expressing his good wishes.
Running for president in 2000 were two major party candidatesâRepublican George W. Bush. and Democrat Al Goreâalong with a pair of prominent third par ty candidatesâRalph Nader and Pat. Buchanan of the left-leaning Green Party and right-leaning Reform Party, respectively. Following.