Depression Quote by John Steinbeck
“Fella says today, 'Depression is over. I seen a jackrabbit, an' they wasn't nobody after him.' An' another fella says, 'That aint the reason. Can't afford to kill jackrabbits no more. Catch 'em and milk 'em an' turn 'em loose. One you seen prob'ly gone dry.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Grapes of Wrath, 1939 (paraphrased dialogue)
Characters discuss hardship and survival, using vivid metaphor of jackrabbits to illustrate scarcity and desperation.
In simple terms: Hardship leads to desperate choices.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address underlying causes of scarcity.
Themes
poverty
survival
desperation
metaphor
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social work
- community aid
- policy planning
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
economic hardship
human resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scarcity affect moral decisions?
- What alternatives exist beyond exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Metaphors may oversimplify complex issues.
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