She becomes disconnected from music and feels like she isn’t anchored to anything anymore.
The family's hope died.
contributed to the Stock Market crash
Millions of people lost their jobs & homes.
Babies remind Billie Jo of loss.
Billie Jo becomes very attached to babies she meets.
Her attitude about the piano is changed.
Billie Jo’s family was torn apart.
People felt trapped and their dreams of farming for a living died.
Billie Jo feels guilty and angry at her father.
Her father cannot handle his grief and withdraws from the world.
created widespread destruction
She does not feel like her place in this world is at the piano anymore.
Hoovervilles began popping up around the country.
Young men tried to “ride the rails” in hopes of a better life.
There was a lot of damage to homes.
Killed cattle, destroyed crops, & ruined machinery
People’s spirits were depressed because nothing was green.
Billie Jo stops playing the piano.
Her spirit and self-image is damaged.
Billie Jo is drawn to the sweetness & promise of young children.
