In Out of the Dust, Mad Dog Craddock is an incredibly talented (and handsome) musician and singer. One important detail to remember about him is that, after Billy Jo's accident, he is one of the few people to treat Billy Jo with the same courtesy and friendliness as he did before when she tries to begin her piano playing again. Unlike those who pity her and stare at her, Mad Dog treats her with dignity.
Another detail to keep in mind is that Mad Dog is one of many people who leave Oklahoma in search of a better life. In his case, this better life consists of trying to make it in the radio business. Like when her other friends and neighbors leave the area, Billy Jo has mixed feelings about this; she understands and appreciates his talents and potential for success, but she also feels some resentment, as she is still stuck in the Dust Bowl.
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