Why did John Steinbeck write about the humble people of the world?

Question

i need this answered EXTREMELY quick,- give me good reasons

Answer 1

Due to his political views and his collaboration with leftist authors and union leaders.

Answer 2

I think because other writers of his time, Fitzgerald were writing about the upper crust rich people. These characters were usually indolent and self obsessed.
Steinbeck knew that this was not the way of life for the majority of Americans at the time and decided to do something a little more real

Answer 3

Adversity breeds Character.