Question

Which statement best explains why Harburg believed that “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” was a legitimate question rather than the plea of a chronic beggar?

Answer 1

Harburg believed that “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” was a legitimate question because it was a reflection of the difficult economic times that many Americans were facing during the Great Depression. He believed that it was a legitimate question because it was a reflection of the struggles that many people were going through and the need for help that they had.