The Moon is Down 4

Question four for The Moon is Down asks who the hero of the story is and what.  This question is going to be very hard to answer because there is not just one hero in this book. I like that this book has more than one hero. I think it makes it stand out from just the normal novel. It makes you remember the book, which was probably the author’s goal while writing.  

There are many people in the novel The Moon is Down who have heroic traits.  I believe that all the townspeople are heroes because they stood up for what they believed in. They fought for their freedom even when it seemed impossible for them to win. It would have been much easier to let the invaders stay and peacefully listen to them. I think this shows strength and courage. Not very many people would stand up to frightening soldiers, without weapons.

Alex is the first person to act out against the soldiers and rebel (Steinbeck 38). Even though he pays for this rebellion with his life, he gets the other people of the town to do the same and starts a full-scale rebellion against the soldiers.

The heroes in this book include Mayor Orden, Alex and Molly Morden, Dr. Winter, Sarah, and many more townspeople. The most important accomplishment though of these heroes is what they inspire the readers of the book. Like I said before they fought for their freedom with the lowest of odds. It inspires readers to stand up for what they believe in and defy odds. I like how the heroes in this book are just regular people. By blowing up bridges the townspeople let the invaders know they would not leave peacefully.  

If I was in their position I would probably not have had the courage to fight for my rights. I find it inspiring and heroic that the people of the town would stand up for themselves. I think every can learn from this book.