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Was the atomic bomb really different than all of the bombing raids that had come before in the war?

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Was the atomic bomb really different than all of the bombing raids that had come before in the war?

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1. The atomic bomb was extremely different than all of the other bombing raids that had taken place before because its strength and aggression were unmatched. It wiped out buildings and homes within a 1-mile radius of where the bomb had landed, whereas a regular bomb could not come close to compare.

2. The confusion after the bomb was something unique about the aftermath as well. The people of Hiroshima were ready for future and potential bombing raids. They had experienced many before, so they knew what to do to prepare themselves and each other. After the atomic bomb hit, people were beyond confused about what hit them, which only proves how different the atomic bomb was compared to a frequent one. It took days to find out what had happened, and even then, the full truth about the bomb was not exposed until later.

3. The death the atomic bomb caused was different as well. frequently used bombs caused many deaths due to their destruction; collapsing buildings, fires starting, scattered debris and dirt, etc. Many of these results are around and stay in the vicinity of where the bomb dropped. The people in the presence of that vicinity are unlucky and most likely die or become severely injured. With the atomic bomb, immediate death occurred when people were in the vicinity of its landing. It spread throughout Hiroshima and caused destruction to strong and weak buildings and homes. It caused horrific injuries that people could not bear to live with, eventually dying from those injuries or from the pure lack of faith that they would ever get up and escape the ruins in their condition. The atomic bomb also caused later deaths with the exposure to radiation, which also affected later generations that came after the people that did live.

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How does one deal with the stress of imminent danger (as in the beginning of the novel with preparing for devastation...p 2)? What effects does this have in the short term? In the long term?

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How does one deal with the stress of imminent danger (as in the beginning of the novel with preparing for devastation...p 2)? What effects does this have in the short term? In the long term?

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1. The imminent danger that Hiroshima was in drove anxiousness all over town. One cannot really deal with this anxiety or sleepless nights because deep down, everyone was afraid no matter what face they portrayed to the community. However, there were ways to help ease the nerves, which were preparation tactics. There were warnings about every night for weeks, along with certain strategies for where the target of a bomb(s) could potentially be. With that, people also moved their beloved belongings a safe distance from the potential target. People also evacuated from Hiroshima due to the constant and growing rumors that America had something "special" coming their way.

2. The short-term effects of leaving their homes were unfortunate since most dropped everything to get out. Many had nowhere to go, so a great amount of people were left behind by their families and friends. People were also uncertain of where to go since bombing raids were happening all around them, they could easily walk right into the next target.

3. The long-term effects of leaving Hiroshima consisted of mixed feelings. Many movers most likely lost a loved one after the bomb or never had the chance to find out due to so many people being unfound in the aftermath. People were also thankful that they had gotten out when they did.

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What is a priest's duties? Are they steadfast in their vocation in this story? Can we fault them? 

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What is a priest's duties? Are they steadfast in their vocation in this story? Can we fault them? 

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1. A priest's duty is to guide the people of their town or community using their religion and beliefs. They have a special bond with the people that go to church and praise what they teach.

2. The priest in this story is Father Kleinsorge. After the bomb, I think that Father Kleinsorge was the most generous and reliable in the whole story. Considering the situations and everything going on around him, he continued to hang on to his faith and was completely selfless throughout the book. He continued to pray

3. For any minor reasons that he may have lost his faith or wondered why this is the path his God had him take, I would not fault him for those thoughts because of the second guessing of life people were going through in their mental states.

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What mental toll did the survivors face? Think of the effects of physical illness and the length of it. 

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What mental toll did the survivors face? Think of the effects of physical illness and the length of it. 

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1. The mental tolls the survivors faced were strenuous and never-ending. Having survived a huge bomb, the biggest and most powerful the world had ever seen, confusion was the most prominent and common. At first, they did not understand what had hit them and could not believe something so powerful existed, let alone used and experimented on their homes. This confusion led to a lack of concentration and people made unclear decisions that ended their lives. Survivors also faced a huge amount of grief. They had to leave their home and belongings, if it had not been in pieces already. Many grieved their loved ones - mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers - or hoped that they found their way back to them due to being lost after the bombing. Some felt guilty for surviving while several did not, especially since many had to make selfish decisions to survive.

2. The physical illnesses and conditions that survivors suffered through was alarming. They had burnt skin that took years to repair itself. Their physical features changed for the rest of their life and the mark of a tragic event tattooed forever on their skin. People also suffered severe sickness from their exposure of the radiation the bomb let out. Symptoms including amnesia, nausea, sense of burning, and diarrhea. People with radiation poisoning could not escape it. Their children would have extreme defects and illnesses due to their exposure, causing an increase in that department in the next generation. Life expectancy went down because of an increase of leukemia and other harsh cancers that eventually developed as a result of radiation exposure in the body for so long.

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Do you think the Japanese regretted the war? Did they regret their allegiance to the emperor?

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Do you think the Japanese regretted the war? Did they regret their allegiance to the emperor?

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I do not think that the Japanese regretted the war because they were raised to sacrifice for their country, no matter the value those sacrifices carried. They were all trained to want to give to their country, though sometimes that meant giving their life and their families. Some of the Japanese may have regretted their allegiance to their emperor because of his harsh rules and his unrelenting push for violence and aggression. They most likely did not feel very cared for by him, rather they most likely felt like another soldier in the troops, rather than a citizen of their country.

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Page 90: "The crux of the matter is whether total war in its present form is justifiable, even when it serves a purpose. Does it not have material and spiritual evil as its consequences which far exceed whatever good might result?"

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Page 90: "The crux of the matter is whether total war in its present form is justifiable, even when it serves a purpose. Does it not have material and spiritual evil as its consequences which far exceed whatever good might result?"

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I think this thought is completely valid when thinking about the atomic bomb. At this time, even after all the world had been going through with World War 2, constant death and little to no peace, everyone was speechless when America dropped the atomic bomb Hiroshima. It was the first the world had ever seen something so powerful, and unfortunately, there were many deaths when and after the bomb hit its target. Obviously all death is tragic, but war comes with death, people do not question death and war because they undoubtedly always equal each other. Though after the atomic bomb dropped, the questions of the death of the Hiroshima people arose. People saw the deaths as a mass murder rather than "just another act of war." People saw these deaths as unjust and pure evil - even Americans. It is hard to put a general label on this topic because it is an extremely grey area.

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Page 121: "These thoughts led her to an opinion that was unconventional for a hibakusha: that too much attention was paid to the power of the A-bomb, and not enough to the evil of war."

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Page 121: "These thoughts led her to an opinion that was unconventional for a hibakusha: that too much attention was paid to the power of the A-bomb, and not enough to the evil of war."

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I agree with Sasaki-san's opinion because people's eyes were opened by the first ever atomic bomb dropping, but their eyes and mind did not open for the right reasons. People were amazed that something so reckless and dangerous could be weaponized and used as an act of war. Not long after America dropped their atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Russia developed their own atomic bomb. A communist and dangerous country with their own atomic bomb = terrifying. Not long after that, countries created their own atomic bombs and soon came other nuclear weapons. Threats are now constantly being made and this only leaves more unsettling and uncomfortable feelings throughout the world, which is exactly what Sasaki-san was afraid of. People's eyes should have been open in a whole different way: they see the dangers and deaths that this weapon caused. They see that something so powerful should never be used again because of the amount of civilians and innocent lives could be taken in just one strike. But, yet again, leaders and high powers see a greedy opportunity and immediately take it, paying no attention to the bigger opportunity for world peace right in front of their face.

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Was the bomb a war crime that America should have been accountable for?

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Was the bomb a war crime that America should have been accountable for?

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I think the bomb was definitely against the morals of America and the American people. However, the war that America had to fight against when it came to the Japanese was completely different than the wars they fought against European countries. Obviously all war can be cruel, but the Japanese fought in an unrelenting and aggressive form that America was not prepared for. They saw horrific deaths that they could not even imagine as something that could be an act of war. People were dying left and right during World War 2, from every country involved. America found a way that could potentially put an end to this war and the mess it has caused - the Atomic bomb. It is contradicting since the bomb was just added to the kill and destruction list, but it resulted in Japan surrendering from the World War. Unfortunately, it also ended in the development of more nuclear weapons throughout countries in the world, which can be a good thing and bad thing.

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Describe the Japanese people after having read the book. Contrast those descriptive words with how we usually imagine the Japanese in the WW2 time period.

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Describe the Japanese people after having read the book. Contrast those descriptive words with how we usually imagine the Japanese in the WW2 time period.

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Happy and smiley: how we imagine them during WW2 is mean, angry, and aggressive because of the type of war that they fight.

Glad to be there: The Japanese Government had a strong belief that their people should have the willingness to fight for their country. They should be honored to give everything they have and die for their country as the reward. I imagine Japanese people would be more afraid of war because they are influenced to go all in with no regrets.

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Compare and contrast the A-bomb with Pearl Harbor and 9/11

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Compare and contrast the A-bomb with Pearl Harbor and 9/11

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1. Pearl Harbor and the drop of the atomic bomb were both taken place during World War 2 and were huge factors as to why World War 2 was the deadliest conflict in world history. America was not in World War 2 at the time, but it was still going on behind the scenes (Pearl Harbor caused the US to join the Allies). Both were completely unexpected as well. The bases on Pearl Harbor were much more relaxed than any other base. Americans did not think Hawaii would be a big target for such a big intrusion. People in Hiroshima did not expect to be invaded by an atomic bomb, though they did sense something "special" coming their way. Both were also conflicting America and Japan.

2. 9/11 was also highly unexpected and caused a great shift on how America ran its security on many levels. 9/11 was not during a war but influenced America to join The Global War on Terrorism, sort of like how America was influenced to join World War 2 after Pearl Harbor. People, still to this day, argue on whether the Atomic bomb was a terrorist attack or not. Some say that it was a part of war, so there are really no "rules" that apply. Others say that it was morally wrong and the thought of an atomic bomb used on a small village of people is simply cruel and unjust.

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What did knowing the fate of the survivors in "Aftermath" do for you in terms of impact?

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What did knowing the fate of the survivors in "Aftermath" do for you in terms of impact?

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The survivor's aftermath was actually really surprising to me. With something that had such a huge impact to their lives, many survivors held the mindset of resilience and the peace of moving on. They saw themselves as the guinea pigs of a dangerous and deadly experiment, hoping that the experience they had would help boost world peace. It is inspiring to see that they did not let the bomb take over their whole lives, even though most of them literally had their lives taken from them due to the aftermath of the bomb.

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Could the world agree on things that are "off limits" during a war? should we? Make a list - where do you stop? What qualifies as an "atrocity"?

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Could the world agree on things that are "off limits" during a war? should we? Make a list - where do you stop? What qualifies as an "atrocity"?

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I think that world countries could potentially agree on "off-limit" doings during the war. I think it is necessary in order to keep civilians safe during the dangers and destructions of war. We need to have rules or limitations when it comes to the deaths of civilians and innocent people. I understand that civilians are citizens of a country, therefore they are a part of that said country that may be in an act of war against another. Though they do not mean those people are IN war. They can support their country and stay up to date with what their soldiers are up to and going through, but they are NOT at war. Invasions of cities and towns are common during war, but they do not need to be. War should be simple battles between the soldiers and the militaries of the countries in controversy. It would be difficult, but it would help engage world peace if citizens are not constantly being killed for their governments' actions.