Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Out of the Dust, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Nature, Survival, and the Dust Bowl
Poverty, Charity, and Community
Coming of Age
Family and Forgiveness
Summary
Analysis
Following 70 straight days of storms and sand blowing everywhere, the Panhandle finally gets some rain.
Rain is an important symbol in the novel because it represents hope—something Billie Jo and her family desperately need.
Themes
