Places in the heart

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Places in the Heart

The film entitled "Places in the Heart " released in 1984 is a wonderful film that deals with various conflicts in the society . Set during the Great Depression , the term "family " is defined in a unique manner in the film . The characters were able to depict more about the problems being faced in the stereotypical society full of prejudices and complexities It was shown in a dramatic way that made viewers enticed until the end

Edna Spalding (Sally Field ) was left by

her late Husband Sheriff Royce Spalding (Ray Baker ) who was murdered accidentally by a drunken man . She was left with two children Frank and Possum on their small farm with an almost penniless pocket . She tries to battle against poverty by acquiring the help of a blind man Mr Will (John Malkovich ) whose sight was victimized by Worl War I . In addition to this she was also assisted by a Blackman named Mose (Danny Glover ) who manages to help her plant cotton and keep her family intact

Life is never easy for the main characters in the film . They tried to battle against poverty which is really rampant during the great depression . The rich becomes richer and the poor , poorer . In the case of Mrs . Spalding , she is left with all the debts of her husband and the obligation of raising their two kids

During the said era , women are not accepted to work for their family since gender role is...