The Depression of the 1930s saw low wages and there was much anti-Semitism. John Bellman was ruined by the Depression but, despite great hardship, managed to see Richard obtain a good education.
Ang Depression ng 1930s nakakita ng mababang pasahod at doon ay marami anti-Semitism. John Bellman ay wasak ng Depression ngunit, sa kabila ng magandang kahirapan, pinamamahalaang upang makita ang Richard makakuha ng isang mabuting edukasyon.