The Moon is Down 8

Question eight asks how accurately this novel reflects events in history. What responsibilities does the author believe exist between various groups in society, such as workers and bosses, men and women, blacks and whites, etc.? What people, ideas, and events probably influenced this author?

I think the events in "The Moon is Down" by John Steinbeck accurately reflect events in history. The main historical event going on during this time period is World War II. This book was written in 1941 and published in 1942. This was a major influence on the story. The reader can see this because of the plot. The characters also show history. There are two groups of people in this novel. One group is the invaders. These soldiers represent the Nazi’s. In the book they are Colonel Lanser, Captain Bentick, Major Hunt, Captain Loft, Lieutenant Prackle, and Lieutenant Tonder. The other group was the townspeople. They include Alex Morden, Dr. Winter, Annie, Mary Morden, Mayor Orden, and Joseph.  

Another way history is reflected in this book is simply the plot and conflict. Like I have said a million times before. The plot of this story takes place during the early days of World War II and is about when a group of Nazis soldiers or invaders that invade a coal-mining village. The people of this town try to keep their freedom and revolt. I think Steinbeck successfully described the event in history. It is obvious that the author is talking about World War II.

I think a responsibility Steinbeck believed existed was roles between men and women. I think this because of the contrary roles the men and women in this book. They had many different jobs. Men worked and women stayed home. I do not think John Steinbeck had an issue with women working, I just think life was different back then. I think John Steinbeck also believed responsibilities existed in this society were between the soldiers and the townspeople. This is because the townspeople revolt. OveralI, think John Steinbeck got his ideas of the people, ideas, and events from World War II.

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