World War II, a war in which many new weapons were used, introduced the deadly atomic bomb. On August 6, 1945, the first ever atomic bomb was dropped by Americans over the Japanese city, Hiroshima. This was a bomb that changed and destroyed countless lives; in John Hersey’s novel Hiroshima, Heresy focuses on the lives of just six individuals: two doctors, two religious leaders, and two ordinary citizens just trying to get by in wartime conditions. By focusing on just a few people, Hersey is able to give a more detailed and personal description of the events of that day.
The novel opens a few hours before the bombing takes place; at this point the main characters are going about their everyday lives. Miss Sasaki is at work ready to start the …show more content…
He includes the number of casualties, missing, and injured; as well as the number buildings destroyed. Hersey proves to be extremely knowledgeable on the bombing. It is shown time and time again such as in the description of the diseases, cancers, and illnesses it caused. As well as in the explanation of how scientists were able to pinpoint the exact spot and height where the bomb was dropped. Hersey stays consistent in his descriptions and facts. The novel is clearly broken into three parts: before, during, and after. This makes it easy to follow and understand. He uses statistics to back his facts and does not make any blatant false …show more content…
The author is able to offer a whole new perspective on this event. The novel gives a face the countless people who were affected by the bomb, by depicting them as ordinary everyday people like you or me. It is easy for a reader to sympathize with Mrs. Nakamura over the loss of her husband and the struggles she may face while raising her kids alone. It is possible they may relate more with the young Dr. Sasaki and his ambition to become a successful doctor. The reader might also find inspiration in all those characters who put their injuries and needs aside only to go help those who were in a worse condition than themselves, such as Father Kleinsorge. By doing this, Hersey makes it extremely easy to relate to these characters and their pre-war
The novel opens a few hours before the bombing takes place; at this point the main characters are going about their everyday lives. Miss Sasaki is at work ready to start the …show more content…
He includes the number of casualties, missing, and injured; as well as the number buildings destroyed. Hersey proves to be extremely knowledgeable on the bombing. It is shown time and time again such as in the description of the diseases, cancers, and illnesses it caused. As well as in the explanation of how scientists were able to pinpoint the exact spot and height where the bomb was dropped. Hersey stays consistent in his descriptions and facts. The novel is clearly broken into three parts: before, during, and after. This makes it easy to follow and understand. He uses statistics to back his facts and does not make any blatant false …show more content…
The author is able to offer a whole new perspective on this event. The novel gives a face the countless people who were affected by the bomb, by depicting them as ordinary everyday people like you or me. It is easy for a reader to sympathize with Mrs. Nakamura over the loss of her husband and the struggles she may face while raising her kids alone. It is possible they may relate more with the young Dr. Sasaki and his ambition to become a successful doctor. The reader might also find inspiration in all those characters who put their injuries and needs aside only to go help those who were in a worse condition than themselves, such as Father Kleinsorge. By doing this, Hersey makes it extremely easy to relate to these characters and their pre-war