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.
He just wants to use her. Exploiter of others. She is someone special in the community. He just wants to get elected, and he thinks that being with her will help his chances...
