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
In March of 1935, Billie Jo wakes up to a significant amount of snow on the ground. She has a hard time believing what she is seeing and has to double-check to make sure it is real.
March is quite late in the year for snow to fall in the Panhandle, especially given the time period. Nonetheless, it is a welcome sight that is sure to help the soil.
Themes
