Saturday, June 11, 2011
How I would respond as an resident in a invaded town
Within the Story The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck we learn much. The most intriguing thing to start is the law, when the town is taken the law is subdued and thus the rights of the citizens lie within the hands of the opposing force. One of the main character's Colonel Lanser uses civility in point to try to deter rebellion of the towns people. He uses Mayor Orden to try to keep the town together and unified under this occupation. In so doing he only helps them to discover what they are against and must act upon. If I were in this situation and had sentimental ties to the land, I would retreat to the woods with a sniper rifle and blow up as many invaders I possibly could. That might possibly ruin a lot of plot along with actual understanding of war and occupation. If every man had fought tooth and nail from the hills, mines and trees would they have been occupied? To me it seems that regaurdless of what the occupying force chooses they are taking away life, liberty and property from the residents. No amount of civility, sophistication or manipulation could blind this from the public. Colonel Lanser has every right to be afraid in this situation, who wouldn't rebel?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
The funny thing is that Colonel Lanser knows exactly how this occupation will go, from previous experience. Yet, he still commits himself and his men to that course. I guess that is the nature of any military though. You learn pretty quick that it's easier just to do what you told and not think about it.
ReplyDeletewhat stephen said is true, but by not thinking about it history is just going to repeat itself. if colonel lanser was smart he would try taking over the town his own way so that he could have more control with less revolt. by not killing alex, he would have better control of the town because he would then show the townspeople that he is not a monster.
ReplyDelete