The Grapes of Wrath character 'Okie' is a term used to describe a migrant worker from Oklahoma who traveled to California during the Great Depression. The other character, 'HOBO, ' is a term used to describe a homeless person who travels from place to place in search of work or shelter. Both characters are featured in John Steinbeck's novel, The Grapes of Wrath, which tells the story of the Joad family, a poor family of Okies who travel to California in search of a better life.