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Analyzing Photography from the Great Depression
Choose two photos and analyze
(Links to an external sitePlease answer the following questions in an informal 1 ½ - 2-page essay:
What do the photographs suggest about life during the Great Depression? Please be specific and use examples from the photographs.
Do the photographs convey a single message about the Depression, or are they diverse (or even conflicting) in their orientations/viewpoints/depictions of the period?
What do you think the photographers were trying to achieve by taking these photographs?
Please conclude your essay with at least one question for discussion. Choose a question that you think will both enlighten and enliven your discussion section.