Comments by kid Belle Mertz Most recent public comments by kid Belle Mertz https://nowcomment.com/users/144597 Melton was a miserable small town, a rural farming place probably in the South. Interesting contrasts were they had no paved streets but electric lights, which is odd. This connects to social class because a majority were white, so Cora had more suffering https://nowcomment.com/documents/305195?scroll_to=3266351 https://nowcomment.com/documents/305195?scroll_to=3266351 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:34:27 -0400 Cora's story greatly shows how limited opportunities are in social classes. This is seen as she had to help bring up her siblings with no help, was forced to poor work becoming the main provider, and had to quit school early. Over all her options were bad https://nowcomment.com/documents/305195?scroll_to=3266340 https://nowcomment.com/documents/305195?scroll_to=3266340 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:44:53 -0400 This paragraph shows social class's effect on lives because of how Joe and Cora's relationship worked out. He was white and more privileged, therefore he could not actually be with her, so eventually he left. https://nowcomment.com/documents/305195?scroll_to=3266321 https://nowcomment.com/documents/305195?scroll_to=3266321 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:29:05 -0400 This paragraph displays the harsh reality of those in lower classes with disadvantages. With parents of little help, Cora, being eldest, had to care for all of her siblings until they were all gone. She also had to stop her education to begin work early. https://nowcomment.com/documents/305195?scroll_to=3266295 https://nowcomment.com/documents/305195?scroll_to=3266295 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:21:59 -0400 This here says a lot about social class. Those in lower social classes really do not have much option of work. Any other occupation option can usually make one much worse off. https://nowcomment.com/documents/305195?scroll_to=3266284 https://nowcomment.com/documents/305195?scroll_to=3266284 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:13:13 -0400