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California Dream vs. Reality

20 Mar

 

hooverville juxtaposition


“Why, you can reach out anywhere and pick an orange. Why, there’s always some kind of crop to work in. Why don’t you go there?” (34)
“I’d prob’y be in California right now a-eatin’ grapes an’ a-pickin’ an orange when I wanted.” (47)
“Below him in the sunken field, the Hooverville lay; and the little fires flickered and the lanterns shone through the tents.” (275)
“They gonna burn the camp tonight, Ma. Now you know I ain’t got it in me to stan’ by an’ see our stuff burn up.” (273)

Chapters 16-19 Assignment C

Resources:

http://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/plant-tree/other/orange-tree–2

http://pauldorpat.com/2012/02/18/seattle-now-then-governor-martins-starvation-camp/

 
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Posted by on March 20, 2014 in The Destination

 

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