Monologue Of William Blaine

William Blaine grew up as any normal boy with clean clothes, loving parents, and annoying siblings. Yet, at the prime age of nineteen, the nation, of which he lived in, began to crumble under his feet. America’s deep desperation had fallen into what we now call the Great Depression. America fought in World War One, but once it was over, the supply-demand fell through the floor. The Blaine family had been preparing for this day, but had wished it never came. Pent-up anger grew within the citizens of Ames, Iowa. Impatience increased towards Herbert Hoover, the current president, and enmity directed at the vicious stockbrokers who wasted all of their American money. Summer of 1934 scorched the feral fields of southern Iowa. They refused to
Blaine sat peacefully on the porch, swaying in her beloved rocking chair. With great urgency, William walked outside to his mom, leaving the door open behind him.
“Mom, Thomas has nowhere to go. If we leave him, he will starve just like his parents. He and I are old enough to work. Mom, please let him stay. We’ve been friends with the Orwells over twenty years.” William pleaded with desperation and a mournful tone.
“Dear, we hardly have enough to feed our own family. You know the Orwells have a special place in my heart, but I don’t know if I could have five children and two adults in a three bedroom house.”
“Please, Thomas is just like a brother to me. We are both nineteen and are hardworking men. I know jobs are scarce, but we could search for one. Then our family will have more money for food and supplies.”
She contemplated for a few moments and then nodded her head.
“This will be troublesome and increase our workload, but yes. He can live with us, just as if he was your brother.”
William hugged his mom and gave her a tight squeeze. Although these times were bittersweet, the Blaine family will now have a whole new set of challenges to