The Moon is Down 6

Question six for the novel The Moon is Down asks why we still read this book and what is so timeless about its message and characters. It also asks what we can learn. I think this is the most important question because why would we read the book if there was not a timeless message.

We still read the novel The Moon is Down for many reasons. I think the main reason while we read this novel by John Steinbeck is because of the lesson of courage. This courage is show numerous times throughout the book starting with Alex Morden. He refuses to listen to the invaders and in the end losses his life for fighting for his beliefs. He died with courage.  The townspeople show courage when they rebel by blowing up the train tracks.  We also read this book because it’s a Steinbeck classic. All of John Steinbeck’s book reflect a time period in history as well as teach a lesson. I think anyone can learn from at least one of this author’s books.  

I think we also read this book for the plot. The plot shows a lot about history and is timeless.  The plot is accurate to the history of the war. Soldiers really did just walk into a town and took it over. The people of real towns did have to come together and form a plan of attack.

Another timeless message shown is that you can do anything. It took so much strength and courage to take over and fight back against the soldiers.  The invaders come into the town thinking that the people will not resist and that it will be an easy job. They soon find however that this is not the case. The townspeople show the readers you can fight for your rights and freedom no matter what the circumstance is.

Another reason this book is still read is because of the timeless characters. By standing up for what they believe in and coming together as one. The townspeople, which include Mayor Orden, Molly, and Alex,  show readers anything is possible.  

Steinbeck, John. The Moon Is Down. New York: Penguin Group, 1995. Print.