Cinderella Man

The Great Depression put many people out of jobs. The men having been thought as the bread winners felt it the worst. When they could not provide for their families they would drink to cope. This of course would carry home cause trouble there but also everywhere they went. The would have to ask for money from the government which would hurt their confidence. At home most would live paycheck to paycheck and afford the bare minimum of food and bills. Often parents would have to send their children away to another more stable home. Children old enough would notice the struggle and try to help but of course could not. If it got too bad they would have to live in Hoverville's which too was an embarrassment. The rich having been unaffected by the depression would not understand and there for not sympathize for them.

Children hold signs about the Depression

The line of people hoping to get a free meal