The 1930's were a time of hope, disparity, and vulnerability in America. One of the most substantial events to occur during this time period was the Great Depression. Because of the depression, money was limited and people did what they could to maintain happy lifestyles. Movies became popular, young people danced to the big bands, and group gatherings around radios were something to look forward to. The 1930's has also been considered as an era pertaining to its recognition of crime and presence of gangsters. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were notorious gangsters during this time. Beginning in 1932, the rebellious couple began a 21-month crime spree while traveling throughout the Southwest and Midwest. Within this time, Bonnie and Clyde robbed small-town businesses, stole cars, murdered more than ten people, and participated in numerous shoot-outs with the police. On May 23, 1934, the two gangsters were shot and killed during an ambush with police in Louisiana. Although the duo's corrupt exploit was short-lived, they achieved celebrity-like fame through their publicized image in the media. The public was able to document the adventures of Bonnie and Clyde through photos that were broadcast, which usually consisted of the outlaws posing scandalously with weapons and other lewd props. Analyzing photos of Bonnie and Clyde initially represents how they desired to be perceived; however, a closer look reveals that their aspiration for individuality actually exemplifies how the media is capable of implementing diverse influences on people in society. As a result, Bonnie and Clyde's popularity produced by the media demonstrates that their underlying significance during the 1930's nullifies the identity that they are typically familiarized by.
             The 1930's was a decade that witnessed a rise of gangsters and the plummet of the economy, which brought the Great Depression. What was formerly the land of hope and opportun...