Tom Joad's attitude changes throughout The Grapes of Wrath. These changes alter who Tom is. however not noticeabbly at first, but it is when you examine Tom closely is when you begin to see the alterations made.
In the beginning of The Grapes of Wrath, Tom is somewhat impatient with the people that cross his path. When Tom hitches a ride with the truck driver, the trucker keeps asking Tom questions. Finally Tom snaps at the driver with, "Like to know anything else. I'll tell you..."(13). …
