It is truly ironic that Peter Fonda, the son of the film""s main star, paralleled his father""s role inThe Grapes of Wrathin his own starring role inEasy Rider (1969)as Wyatt - another independent, heroic, wandering nomad across the Southwest US in a frustrated pursuit of dreams and a better, more idyllic life.Father Lonergan remembers Sean""s Irish ancestors (his parents and grandparents), and hen invites him to the next morning""s Catholic mass:Father Lonergan: Ah yes, I knew your people, Sean." She downplayed its significance when he pressed the point: "Were you in love with him?" She hesitated, and then answered with a lie: "No...You could go blind." When he claimed he was a "fighter," she also added: "You could be whatever you wanna be.You don""t have to fight anymore...Rocky, you gave me your word you wouldn""t fight anymore.I mean, if we need money, I could get a job." She offered to get her old job back for a while (and only part-time) at the pet shop, and although Rocky initially rejected the idea ("I""m the one who""s supposed to support"), he reluctantly agreed because they needed the money ("Maybe you""re right.