Question

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

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.