How does Steinbeck’s detached point of view in “The Harvest Gypsies” help you understand the plight of migrant farm workers living in California during the Great Depression of the 1930s? How does his straightforward style of writing convey facts without emotion? By referring to facts and details in the text, write a brief informative/explanatory essay in which you explain what makes Steinbeck’s detached point of view and factual style of writing so effective, despite his emotional subject--the hard lives of the migrant workers. As you plan and organize your essay, think about how Steinbeck connects informational text elements--individuals, events, and ideas--to analyze the situation of the farm workers. Cite evidence from the text in your response.