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Dorothea Lange: Full Of Irony

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The fact one picture can say so much is beautiful. Pictures can be happy, unhappy, peaceful, violence, and much more. This picture is even full of irony. This picture was taken by Dorothea Lange’s during the Great Depression of two men walking to an unknown, infinity of open road. This picture separates social class. Though the sky gives hope for a brighter future, the sign in the picture by Southern Pacific Railroad stated, “Next time, try the train. Relax.” These men are walking to California in hopes of finding a new job because of the Great Depression. Relaxing was their last thought, when finding work was only on their minds. Finding work would be the answer to it all. Money can buy food something they could not afford. The rich man on

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