The passage reveals the character trait of poverty. The description of the man's old, stained, and torn clothing indicates his lack of financial resources and implies a certain level of hardship. The condition of his clothing suggests that he is struggling to afford basic necessities, highlighting his impoverished situation.
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Which character trait is revealed through this passage?
Passage from The Grapes of Wrath
He wore an old black suit coat, stained and spotted, the sleeves torn loose from the shoulders in back, and ragged holes worn through at the elbows. His black hat was as stained as his coat and the band, torn half free, flopped up and down as he walked.
The man was poor.
The man could not sew.
The man was tired.
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