The bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima was met with celebration from Americans. To most, the bombing of Japan symbolized the end of World War 2. Although most were celebrating, others reacted negatively to the dropping of the bombs. Boyer outlined the response from people of color, Protestants, Catholics, and the general public’s reactions to the bombings. Opponents of the bombing described the bombings as immoral and shameful. People criticized the bombs because they were dropped upon populated cities where most people being affected were civilians and not military men. The murder of women and children was emphasized by people protesting the bombings. Boyer describes people of color’s reactions to the bombings. While there were some positive
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DuBois saw Japan’s bombing as a setback for people of color everywhere. Churches were the strongest voices in opposition to the glorious demonstration of the defense view of the bombing of Japan. Boyer depicts the Protestant response as varied to the bombings, there were only some instances of moral opposition to the bombings. On the contrary, the Catholic response was stronger and uniform, Catholics saw the bombings as immoral and an act of the devil. Catholics believed that Americans should feel guilty and shameful for the dropping of the bombs. Since Protestants tended to be wealthier and more integrated into society than Catholics, it made sense that they would have opposed the government’s decision less than Catholics did. Lastly, Boyer describes the impact of “Hiroshima” on the American public. John Hersey wrote about Japanese survivors in a realist style that downplays the destruction of the bombs. Despite such criticism, “Hiroshima” was received positively by the public. Boyer analyzes the impact of the work on the American public. Americans reading “Hiroshima” were not compelled to question the morality of the bombings or protest the government. Most people were moved emotionally by the work, but saw it as something that needed to
DuBois saw Japan’s bombing as a setback for people of color everywhere. Churches were the strongest voices in opposition to the glorious demonstration of the defense view of the bombing of Japan. Boyer depicts the Protestant response as varied to the bombings, there were only some instances of moral opposition to the bombings. On the contrary, the Catholic response was stronger and uniform, Catholics saw the bombings as immoral and an act of the devil. Catholics believed that Americans should feel guilty and shameful for the dropping of the bombs. Since Protestants tended to be wealthier and more integrated into society than Catholics, it made sense that they would have opposed the government’s decision less than Catholics did. Lastly, Boyer describes the impact of “Hiroshima” on the American public. John Hersey wrote about Japanese survivors in a realist style that downplays the destruction of the bombs. Despite such criticism, “Hiroshima” was received positively by the public. Boyer analyzes the impact of the work on the American public. Americans reading “Hiroshima” were not compelled to question the morality of the bombings or protest the government. Most people were moved emotionally by the work, but saw it as something that needed to