Dorothea Lange's photos are so breath taking, they can teach a person far more than any text book can. The shelter in this picture shows the extent a mother will go to for her children. These people truly show how important the bond of family is. By her wedding ring and her tireless car, it is evident that this mother did not always live such a impoverished life. It is remarkable how such a young woman, with so many dependent children can endure this type of depression. She could have left the children behind, but even on the brink of starvation she had the courage to march on.
The wedding ring in this picture also shows the strength of a family bond. The mother has lost everything they own, other than a single suitcase, yet the ring remains on her finger. The symbol of her marriage is the one thing she chooses over food and shelter. This shows no matter how unbearable life may get, family will always be there with you.
Yeah, that had to be terrible...
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