Which character is described as "A Burning Busher"?

Which character is described as "A Burning Busher"?

• A. Jim Casy
• B. Tom Joad
• C. Uncle John
• D. John Steinbeck

Answer: (A)

Think of a figure who carries a message with fiery conviction, like a modern moral messenger. Jim Casy fits that image: a former preacher whose words ignite a sense of justice among the people and who acts as a guiding, almost prophetic presence for the group. He embodies the idea of delivering a hard truth to those who suffer and rallying others to stand together, which lines up with the metaphor of a burning bush—a powerful call to action and moral clarity. Tom Joad is the main driver of the journey, but his role is more about leadership through action than religious or prophetic messaging. Uncle John is haunted by personal guilt, and John Steinbeck is the author, not a character. So the description points to Jim Casy.

Think of a figure who carries a message with fiery conviction, like a modern moral messenger. Jim Casy fits that image: a former preacher whose words ignite a sense of justice among the people and who acts as a guiding, almost prophetic presence for the group. He embodies the idea of delivering a hard truth to those who suffer and rallying others to stand together, which lines up with the metaphor of a burning bush—a powerful call to action and moral clarity. Tom Joad is the main driver of the journey, but his role is more about leadership through action than religious or prophetic messaging. Uncle John is haunted by personal guilt, and John Steinbeck is the author, not a character. So the description points to Jim Casy.