Written in 1965 and published in 1966.
Masuji Ibuse - 1898-1993
The Great Depression and World War 2
Key Quotation: “Here, the cries of pain outnumbered those of alarm and anger” (Ibuse, 38). This quote shows that the citizens of Hiroshima were greatly affected physically by the bomb. It shows the losing side of the war. The heart of any country is with the general population and when that general population was hit with something unknown it shocked the country.
Title: Black Rain is a nuclear fallout that mixes rain with the atmosphere and comes down as black rain. It represents the effects of the atom bomb and how many suffered from the effects of war.
Setting: Black Rain’s setting changes from before and after the war occasionally throughout …show more content…
During the war, the civilians must ration food in order for the military to eat but when the bomb was dropped, they suffered because the bomb that was dropped was not meant for the military base but to destroy and kill a city. “And I realized too, that war’s a sadistic killer of human beings, young and old, men and women alike.” This quotes proves the war hurted the citizens much more than the military. Shizuma’s family along with the citizens of Hiroshima were rationing with little food to eat and that amount became even smaller as the war …show more content…
In the present day, he suffers from a radiation sickness but cures himself by fishing or eating healthy food. During the time of the bomb release, he recorded details very precisely in journals. “ Shigematsu heaved a sigh too. As things were now, there was no help for it but to see that Yasuko got plenty of nourishment and to keep her quiet in order to give luck and the doctor a chance” (Pg 224). This quote shows that he cares about the welfare of his family much more than his own. He even copies his journals restlessly to try to make Yasuko’s life better.
Shigeko is the wife of Shigematsu Shizuma and Yasuko’s aunt. She is also caring and loves her niece greatly. During the time of the bomb release, Shigeko was not affected physically so she helps Shigematsu and Yasuko when they feel the radiation effects. “Shigeko was to do the nursing and keep a daily record of the progress of the disease” (Pg 224). This quote shows that she is caring and devoted to ensure welfare in the
Masuji Ibuse - 1898-1993
The Great Depression and World War 2
Key Quotation: “Here, the cries of pain outnumbered those of alarm and anger” (Ibuse, 38). This quote shows that the citizens of Hiroshima were greatly affected physically by the bomb. It shows the losing side of the war. The heart of any country is with the general population and when that general population was hit with something unknown it shocked the country.
Title: Black Rain is a nuclear fallout that mixes rain with the atmosphere and comes down as black rain. It represents the effects of the atom bomb and how many suffered from the effects of war.
Setting: Black Rain’s setting changes from before and after the war occasionally throughout …show more content…
During the war, the civilians must ration food in order for the military to eat but when the bomb was dropped, they suffered because the bomb that was dropped was not meant for the military base but to destroy and kill a city. “And I realized too, that war’s a sadistic killer of human beings, young and old, men and women alike.” This quotes proves the war hurted the citizens much more than the military. Shizuma’s family along with the citizens of Hiroshima were rationing with little food to eat and that amount became even smaller as the war …show more content…
In the present day, he suffers from a radiation sickness but cures himself by fishing or eating healthy food. During the time of the bomb release, he recorded details very precisely in journals. “ Shigematsu heaved a sigh too. As things were now, there was no help for it but to see that Yasuko got plenty of nourishment and to keep her quiet in order to give luck and the doctor a chance” (Pg 224). This quote shows that he cares about the welfare of his family much more than his own. He even copies his journals restlessly to try to make Yasuko’s life better.
Shigeko is the wife of Shigematsu Shizuma and Yasuko’s aunt. She is also caring and loves her niece greatly. During the time of the bomb release, Shigeko was not affected physically so she helps Shigematsu and Yasuko when they feel the radiation effects. “Shigeko was to do the nursing and keep a daily record of the progress of the disease” (Pg 224). This quote shows that she is caring and devoted to ensure welfare in the