Simon In John Steinbeck's The Grapes Of Wrath

I predict that Simon in H2O is going to die. Simon is the main character’s, Ruby’s, stepfather. He cares deeply for her, but he does not convey that much emotion towards her. He is all she has left after her mother and brother die. We as the reader are not explained what happened to Ruby’s real father, we know that it happened before all of the rain storms, but what we do know is that he is not dead. So when its just the pair together they hunt for supplies, Simon mainly goes in the houses and places alone, and Ruby takes watch. This might be how he dies, somebody attacking him. The apocalypse has taken a toll on him; it is very hard to find clean, non-poisonous water and food as well. He is very weak and sick but he still powers through for
his stepdaughter. He does not mind going out in the acid to get supplies. He isn’t the same emotionally after what happened to his wife and only son. That might be one of the main reason’s he cares so much for Ruby because it is all he has left. Since there is not much food or water left anywhere he is thirsty and hungry, and of the scraps he finds he gives to Ruby. Since of his selfless care and love for Ruby I believe that Simon is going to die.