This is a painting of how greatly the great depression affected America. I know that Bessie and Sadie did not speak much about the depression but they talked about it a little. They told how Sadie got kicked out of her dental office for not paying her rent and they just put her papers out on the street. That's how desperate people were for money. I think this picture is very touching because it makes it all seem very sureal. Many just think the past is the past and it doesn't matter now, but many lives were affected by the depression. Jus look at those kids, who are suffering and how distressed the mother looks because she can't provide for her children. Its very touching and hurtful to see how hard it was to live back then. I think the the great depression really taught people what was important in life and that is to have your family and friends save and healthy.
I agree with you completely. MAny historic events can make people today realize how good they have it and to not take anything in life for granted. By hearing different stories about the Great Depression (Sadie's and Bessie's stories, etc.), we can learn and see how each person dealt with it mentally and physically. We can cherish then what we have in ourlives.
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