The Silent Eloquence of Photography

Read this passage from William Stott on the visibility of poverty during the Great Depression, as well as this passage from Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath.

For Class Take a minute to look at the image at right. Have you seen it before? What does it say to you? What are the three most vital details in conveying this message? Bring your answers to class — or paste into the comment space below.

Note: the image at right is a high-res scan of the original photo; if you click it, you’ll get a larger version that zooms in pretty far.

In Class Strand analysis. Two-column notes redux.