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.
Chris Christie, Marco Rubio and Sarah Palin are all potential Republican candidates for the 2016 Presidential race.The GOP will fight hard to put forth the best candidate for President for 2016 after a very difficult election race in 2012.hile no official presidential candidate announcements for 2016 are expected for years to come, many political experts and correspondents already think that they know who will be running. Below are some of the top contenders for the 2016 Presidential Election Race.