"A Pinch of Poverty"

1. I think that a lot of what contributes to poverty is just chance. Anyone can lose their job quickly, anyone can grow up in a poor household, and there are a lot of environmental factors that contribute to poverty. But, I also believe that being careful can help prevent it. A careful, smart person doesn't necessarily make a lot of money, they're careful to save it, use it wisely, and have back up options in case something goes wrong. But for someone to grow up where that's not evident,  it's difficult to get out of that trap.
2. I think that this artist obviously portrays poverty in this as negative, and that the title 'A Pinch of Poverty' really shows a lot. It shows that it can happen to anyone, and theis mother and children are just a 'pinch' of the rest of poverty. It's sad to see just the mother and her children (no father) but also displays how they're innocent victims and argues against how many think poverty is caused upon themselves.
3. I think the artist is trying to get across that poverty can happen to anyone and that it's not from being lazy.
4. A.) The colors are very dark, dull, and sad. It shows poverty as negative.
    B.) I feel like the bars and lines of the gates behind them show how they're somewhat trapped into poverty.