*Ch16-19 (H)

     The "circularity" illustrated in chapter 17 is a cycle of civilization, for each family that camps along the side of the road begins as one, and eventually moves to accommodate for another while receiving similar treatment in return. "Every night relationships that make a world established" (Steinbeck 194) - is is such actions of similar treatment that creates these worlds. Equal treatment of each other united under a single, flexible concept of lawfulness for community, seen in a way not so different from Casy's new revelations of transcendentalism creates a fluid base for each camp. The first family finds the campground. The second family is given shelter by the first. A third family receives shelter, and perhaps a giving or trade of resources driven by said ideals of law and duty to the group begins to start. And so a fourth family, a fifth family, and many more fit into this motion as long as they are of similar mind to the first few families. Thus, "as the worlds moved westward, rules became laws, although no one told the families" ) Steinbeck (194), since these rules-that-become-laws are established more and more firmly with each encampment. A family that was unfamiliar with the culture of the camps would become one that was in order to survive. However, the laws of the camps are different from that of government; the camps, created through the belief in one's duty to the entire pack is just thus, and so brings prosperity to all - else there would be unsatisfied migrants who avoid the camps. The government is instead described as a "monster", a bank that grabs land, controlled by the few in power. The government protects the people already in a solid position in California against the so-called "Okies"; the circularity shown in chapter 17 is thus of not only an illustration of the rise of civilizations, but also of the difference between the results of governmental interest.