The American Dream and the hardships of finding it As the Joads leave Oklahoma they must endure the long trip to come. Many things can go wrong with the trip and many things do go wrong with the trip. Hopes of California may be shattered arrive there. Many people have said " why are you going to California every thing is gone no more land to buy. The Joads did not believe this they thought that the people were lying so they could have more land for themselves. As the Joads leave Oklahoma they must endure many hardships. The Joads have to put up with many people who criticize them for going west, such as the service attendant. As the Joads