Depression

         

From the beginning, Evelyn was depressed. She even mentioned suicide a few time. She hates how bitter everyone is and how times have changed so much and all she wants to do is go back in time and be with Idgie and Ruth. She is enjoying life through the characters Mrs. Threadgoode tells her about.

            There was a part where Mrs.Threadgoode was talking to Evelyn about being depressed when she said "I just don't believe people are happy anymore, not like they used to be. You never see a happy face, at least I don't... Look at all these people pulling such dried-up, sour little faces, even the youngsters." This quote stood out to me. Could she really believe that no one today is as happy as they were in the 1930's? I feel like materialism and technology have gotten the best of us. We think that the only things that will make us happy are a brand new computer or iphone and to look like a movie star. We kill ourselves to get what we want and to make us fit in with society instead of doing what actually makes us happy. I wish I could go back and see what its like not having text messages and media. People would be forced to have better communication skills and interact with each other more. Most people who are depressed feel alone, and if there were people who knew how to communicate in other ways than texting, maybe they wouldn’t feel quite so alone. Technology has also caused many teens to become depressed through cyber bullying and have actually lead to suicide. Maybe Mrs. Threadgoode is right; no one is as happy as they used to be because everyone’s morals have changed. It is no longer about family and relationships but money and beauty.

             I think Evelyn is depressed because her husband is only interested in his television and she is too worried about looking good and having materialistic things.