Question

"President Cleveland, Where Are You?" takes place during the American Great Depression.

How does this setting affect the story?


Jerry arrives too late to help his brother and sisters pick out a birthday gift for their father—a new tie.

Jerry's father loses his job and, for a while, Armand is the only person earning money to support the family.

Jerry's twin siblings become sick and have to go to the hospital, where they have their tonsils removed.

Jerry feels that his older brother Armand is becoming a stranger as he grows older and finds new interests.

Answer 1

This setting creates a sad, upsetting and dull imagery for the reader. It seems like the family are really struggling with money and because of this the family is falling apart, although a little sum of money is being made, but not enough to put food on the table.

Answer 2

Jerry's father loses his job and, for a while, Armand is the only person earning money to support the family.