The Voice of Breadline Blues

Write about a character who uses music or another form of art to give voice to the struggles of life during The Great Depression.

Music, art, and forms of entertainment were often escape mechanisms, but also tools to express struggle and despair during The Great Depression. Your character may be a musician, artist, or writer who encapsulates the life and emotions prevalent in those difficult times. Examine the art form as a survival tool or a beacon of hope and the character’s motivation and feelings as they create their work.