I am posting this picture by Dorthea Lange in order to set the context of the book Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. The Dust Bowl occurred in the 1930s during the Great Depression. It damaged agriculture and left several families hungry such as the family pictured above who only survived off from frozen vegetables and birds that the mother's two boys killed. What do you notice about the mother's appearance? After having seen this picture, I encourage you to read the newspaper clippings in order to learn more about the hardships that these people endured. Next, compare the picture and newspaper clippings. What textual evidence from the newspaper clippings supports your interpretation of the picture above?
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