Hiroshima is a story told by John Hersey about six survivors of the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan in August 6, 1945. This blog will serve as a place to discuss some of the issues and themes that Hersey's story covers.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Hiroshima - Final Post
In this novel we saw the same "I" to "we" theme that was in The Grapes of Wrath. How was this theme in the novel? Also, what are some ways that you can become involved in your community to help out people in need?
Through the six main characters and their experiences, readers are able to link together all the stories and how they are interconnected. From the various views of these characters the "I" to "We" theme is presented. The day after the bombing everyone was in search for their own family, but shortly after it is no longer just a mother in search for her daughter, but a neighbor and a stranger also helping. Those who had physical features distorted by the bomb at first feel alone and soon discover there are mass amounts of people who were disfigured by this bomb. Throughout my community possible activities where I could help out include volunteering at the food pantry to help feed needy families. Also I could simply donate items such as clothing, food and more essential items for the less fortunate families.
The change from "I to We" is seen in this story with the civilians. The government did very little to help the families hurt from the bomb. But the civilians teamed together to try to save each other. In the time right after the bomb people were helping each other to the hospitals and "safe areas". As the days progressed the people helped other families find missing relatives. They also helped each other rebuild homes and other buildings. I can help the community with donating to food pantries, Salvation Army, Harbor House (for people getting away from abusive relationships, often with children), and animal shelters. I could also donate my time to help these places with sorting though the all of the things they get and maybe even with all their paper work.
The same "I to We" theme that was in The Grapes of Wrath, was in Hiroshima. After the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, the civilians have no help or aid. The government sends no relief or help and there are only a few doctors around to help those in need. The people of Hiroshima band together and help one another. Those who aren't seriously injured help the needy as best as they can. Even weeks and months after the bombing, we stil see the "I to We" theme. The civilians work together to rebuild their city and homes. I could help the community by simply donating items that are needed. I could volunteer my time at a food shelter or at Salvation Army. The possibilities of what one can do in their community is seemingly endless.
In this novel readers see the "I" to "we" theme through the main characters and the other citizens of Hiroshima. We see this theme because at first most of the citizens are concerned about themselves or only their own families. This quickly begins to change however because I think the people start to realize that the only thing they can depend on is each other. I could help out the community by donating things to places like Goodwill or volunteering to help at a food pantry.
The "I to We" theme in this novel suggests that everyone is experiencing the same tragedy. Each civilian has to decide whether they will think only of themselves or if they will work to help everyone that is experiencing the same thing. Many people, including the six characters in the novel, made the decision to work together to get through the disaster. People came together to save lives, find the missing, and comfort the wounded and the lonely. Some things we can do to serve the needs of our community include, working at food pantries, organizing collections for the needy at school and work, volunteering our time at Community 2000, or volunteer to serve meals at the homeless shelter with the church.
So far you have all come up with excellent ways of giving back to your communities. Remember that the most important way to give back to your community is within yourselves; becoming a responsible citizen. This includes being involved in politics and news, landing a career and developing your minds so that you are in great shape to help others in need.
The 'I to We' theme is very strong in this novel. It is expressed through all the victims oh the bomb dropping. At first all the characters are just concerned with themselves and their families. Then we start to see a change, and everyone starts to help each other. They have no choice. The government offers no aid, and there are not many doctors around to assist with the wounded and dying. Some things I can do to serve the community are volunteering my time, donate food, clothing, other estentials, and so on. The possibilities are endless!
The theme "I" to "we" in The Grapes of Wrath was also in Hiroshima. In Hiroshima, Hersey's main characters definitely displayed the theme because many of them dropped what they were doing to help others when the Japanese government sent no help, and disaster hit everyone in Hiroshima. For example, Mr. Tanimoto first ran around the city due to major shock, but then once he realized what happened he help others out who needed it. Also another character, Dr. Saski, set his needs aside to help others that were in need of medical attention. To help people in need in our community we can volunteer at Community 2000 or the Salvation Army, donate food during the annual school food drive, and donating items to Goodwill.
In Hiroshima as in the grapes of wrath a theme in the books is "I" to "we". It is shown in Hiroshima when after the bomb was dropped any survivors that weren't badly injured helped the injured. Everyone worked together even months after the bomb was dropped to help the sick and to rebuild the city. There are many ways i can help in my community. one way is to donate items at a food pantry or even volunteer at the pantry.
The concept of "I" to "we", is shown in the book Hiroshima. I it was shown, by many of the characters, helped each other after the bomb was dropped. I can help my community, by donating food, clothes, and other various items.
The I to We theme was used after Hiroshima. Mr. Tanimoto definately showed this theme by helping others while he was suffering too. He didn't care about himself during the tragic time, he wanted to help the others who needed it most. He even went to United States to push for a monument to develope peace for Hiroshima after the Atomic Bomb. Definately volunteering my time to read to kids in hospitals or giving food to the less fortunate would help me impact my community.
The "i" to "we" theme shows that its no longer about saving yourself but more of finding who else you can help and making sure they come before yourself. When you put others before yourself in a time of need will make the world a better place. With no government help everyone had to help each other and rebuild their city together. Ways we can help is by doing community service any kind.
The "I" to "We" theme that was present in The Grapes of Wrath, is also present in Hiroshima. The day of the bombing, everyone was in search of their family members, and mainly concerned with the health, and well-being of their family. However, it quickly turned into strangers putting their life on the line to help a neighbor, or another stranger. The bombing was a disaster to Hiroshima, and many people quickly realized that the only way to get through the disaster, was to get through it together. Dr. Sasaski put aside his health (lack of sleep)to stay up for days at a time to help strangers that were severely ill, just as Reverend Tanimoto. Ways that I can become involved in the community, would be volunteering, or community service and donating food and or clothes to people in need.
The I and we theme was in the book because people helped eachother out a lot. If they were hurt people would put that aside and help other people that need it more. If they were able to help others they did. many didnt have homes or something to eat but other people found a way to help them out and get them medical care. Dr. Sasaki was one of the main ones who helped. he had a bad condition but still helped people in need. We can become more involed in out community by volenteering and doing community service. If you see something that should be done do it. or if you see someone in need ask if they need help. you will feel good about urself if you help others.
The theme "I" to "WE" comes in the throughout the novel just as it did in The Grapes of Wrath. The survivors of hiroshima are very kind and are willing to help each other. Most people put there own problems aside to help someone else, like Dr Sasaski who did not sleep for days, trying to help anyone who needed it. and i could become actively involved in various groups in my school, donating items and overall being friendly to all.
Hiroshima has the same "I" to "We" theme as The Grapes of Wrath. The survivors of the atomic bomb got to together and help each other out when the government doesn't provide help at all. I could donate supplies and food that is needed.
The theme "I" to "We" is showed in this novel because the few survivors that are left don't care about just themselves. They try to help as many people as possible to help them live. I could become involved in my community by doing community service for the elderly or helping out my school.
Just as the Grapes of Wrath the novel Hiroshima also has a theme "I to We". This theme is showed as soon as the atomic bomb is dropped. The people show such a theme by the people that are unharmed by the bomb treat the people who are injured and wounded and even the injured people have such hearts for eachother that the people that are injured treat and help the dying and severly injured. I can help my community by working for homeless shelter meals, donating items that people need, do yard work or cleaning for elderly or for people that need it, as well as many other options that are out there.
Both The Grapes of Wrath and Hiroshima share the "I to We" theme. In The Grapes of Wrath, an example is when the families help eachother instead of only looking out for themselves (Mrs. Wilson lets Grampa die in her tent). An example in Hiroshima was when many people helped others by providing water and medical aid when they themselves were injured and exhausted. I can help my community with volunteering at homeless shelters and food pantries, as well as many other volunteer oportunities.
The same "I to We" theme that was in The Grapes of Wrath is also in Hiroshima. After the bomb drops, many people set out to find their family or loved ones. But as the book goes along people start to help each other get what they need like water or medical supplies even if they themselves are injured. I could help in my community by donating items to people in need or by volunteering at shelters or food pantries.
In both The Grapes of Wrath and Hiroshima demonstrate the "I to We" theme. The civilians that are not hurt are carrying for the others that are bringing them water and food and trying to attend to their wounds to their best of their knowledge. I could help my community by volunteering at the food shelter donating food and various other opportunities.
U can easily help out at good shepard and sing or hang n listion to the elder people. Or you could help clean up the streets also. In the book ms. Sasaki was all about marring her betrothed but after the bomb she became a nun and nursery worker.
I believe that the theme "I" to "we" is present mainly through the character of Father Kliensorge. After the bomb, he no longer cared about himself, but rather he felt selfless and compassionate for those around him.
Through the six main characters and their experiences, readers are able to link together all the stories and how they are interconnected. From the various views of these characters the "I" to "We" theme is presented. The day after the bombing everyone was in search for their own family, but shortly after it is no longer just a mother in search for her daughter, but a neighbor and a stranger also helping. Those who had physical features distorted by the bomb at first feel alone and soon discover there are mass amounts of people who were disfigured by this bomb. Throughout my community possible activities where I could help out include volunteering at the food pantry to help feed needy families. Also I could simply donate items such as clothing, food and more essential items for the less fortunate families.
ReplyDeleteThe change from "I to We" is seen in this story with the civilians. The government did very little to help the families hurt from the bomb. But the civilians teamed together to try to save each other. In the time right after the bomb people were helping each other to the hospitals and "safe areas". As the days progressed the people helped other families find missing relatives. They also helped each other rebuild homes and other buildings. I can help the community with donating to food pantries, Salvation Army, Harbor House (for people getting away from abusive relationships, often with children), and animal shelters. I could also donate my time to help these places with sorting though the all of the things they get and maybe even with all their paper work.
ReplyDeleteThe same "I to We" theme that was in The Grapes of Wrath, was in Hiroshima. After the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, the civilians have no help or aid. The government sends no relief or help and there are only a few doctors around to help those in need. The people of Hiroshima band together and help one another. Those who aren't seriously injured help the needy as best as they can. Even weeks and months after the bombing, we stil see the "I to We" theme. The civilians work together to rebuild their city and homes. I could help the community by simply donating items that are needed. I could volunteer my time at a food shelter or at Salvation Army. The possibilities of what one can do in their community is seemingly endless.
ReplyDeleteIn this novel readers see the "I" to "we" theme through the main characters and the other citizens of Hiroshima. We see this theme because at first most of the citizens are concerned about themselves or only their own families. This quickly begins to change however because I think the people start to realize that the only thing they can depend on is each other. I could help out the community by donating things to places like Goodwill or volunteering to help at a food pantry.
ReplyDeleteThe "I to We" theme in this novel suggests that everyone is experiencing the same tragedy. Each civilian has to decide whether they will think only of themselves or if they will work to help everyone that is experiencing the same thing. Many people, including the six characters in the novel, made the decision to work together to get through the disaster. People came together to save lives, find the missing, and comfort the wounded and the lonely.
ReplyDeleteSome things we can do to serve the needs of our community include, working at food pantries, organizing collections for the needy at school and work, volunteering our time at Community 2000, or volunteer to serve meals at the homeless shelter with the church.
So far you have all come up with excellent ways of giving back to your communities. Remember that the most important way to give back to your community is within yourselves; becoming a responsible citizen. This includes being involved in politics and news, landing a career and developing your minds so that you are in great shape to help others in need.
ReplyDeleteThe 'I to We' theme is very strong in this novel. It is expressed through all the victims oh the bomb dropping. At first all the characters are just concerned with themselves and their families. Then we start to see a change, and everyone starts to help each other. They have no choice. The government offers no aid, and there are not many doctors around to assist with the wounded and dying.
ReplyDeleteSome things I can do to serve the community are volunteering my time, donate food, clothing, other estentials, and so on. The possibilities are endless!
The theme "I" to "we" in The Grapes of Wrath was also in Hiroshima. In Hiroshima, Hersey's main characters definitely displayed the theme because many of them dropped what they were doing to help others when the Japanese government sent no help, and disaster hit everyone in Hiroshima. For example, Mr. Tanimoto first ran around the city due to major shock, but then once he realized what happened he help others out who needed it. Also another character, Dr. Saski, set his needs aside to help others that were in need of medical attention. To help people in need in our community we can volunteer at Community 2000 or the Salvation Army, donate food during the annual school food drive, and donating items to Goodwill.
ReplyDeleteIn Hiroshima as in the grapes of wrath a theme in the books is "I" to "we". It is shown in Hiroshima when after the bomb was dropped any survivors that weren't badly injured helped the injured. Everyone worked together even months after the bomb was dropped to help the sick and to rebuild the city. There are many ways i can help in my community. one way is to donate items at a food pantry or even volunteer at the pantry.
ReplyDeleteThe concept of "I" to "we", is shown in the book Hiroshima. I it was shown, by many of the characters, helped each other after the bomb was dropped. I can help my community, by donating food, clothes, and other various items.
ReplyDeleteThe I to We theme was used after Hiroshima. Mr. Tanimoto definately showed this theme by helping others while he was suffering too. He didn't care about himself during the tragic time, he wanted to help the others who needed it most. He even went to United States to push for a monument to develope peace for Hiroshima after the Atomic Bomb. Definately volunteering my time to read to kids in hospitals or giving food to the less fortunate would help me impact my community.
ReplyDeleteThe "i" to "we" theme shows that its no longer about saving yourself but more of finding who else you can help and making sure they come before yourself. When you put others before yourself in a time of need will make the world a better place. With no government help everyone had to help each other and rebuild their city together. Ways we can help is by doing community service any kind.
ReplyDeleteThe "I" to "We" theme that was present in The Grapes of Wrath, is also present in Hiroshima. The day of the bombing, everyone was in search of their family members, and mainly concerned with the health, and well-being of their family. However, it quickly turned into strangers putting their life on the line to help a neighbor, or another stranger. The bombing was a disaster to Hiroshima, and many people quickly realized that the only way to get through the disaster, was to get through it together. Dr. Sasaski put aside his health (lack of sleep)to stay up for days at a time to help strangers that were severely ill, just as Reverend Tanimoto. Ways that I can become involved in the community, would be volunteering, or community service and donating food and or clothes to people in need.
ReplyDeleteThe I and we theme was in the book because people helped eachother out a lot. If they were hurt people would put that aside and help other people that need it more. If they were able to help others they did. many didnt have homes or something to eat but other people found a way to help them out and get them medical care. Dr. Sasaki was one of the main ones who helped. he had a bad condition but still helped people in need. We can become more involed in out community by volenteering and doing community service. If you see something that should be done do it. or if you see someone in need ask if they need help. you will feel good about urself if you help others.
ReplyDeleteThe theme "I" to "WE" comes in the throughout the novel just as it did in The Grapes of Wrath. The survivors of hiroshima are very kind and are willing to help each other. Most people put there own problems aside to help someone else, like Dr Sasaski who did not sleep for days, trying to help anyone who needed it. and i could become actively involved in various groups in my school, donating items and overall being friendly to all.
ReplyDeleteHiroshima has the same "I" to "We" theme as The Grapes of Wrath. The survivors of the atomic bomb got to together and help each other out when the government doesn't provide help at all. I could donate supplies and food that is needed.
ReplyDeleteThe theme "I" to "We" is showed in this novel because the few survivors that are left don't care about just themselves. They try to help as many people as possible to help them live. I could become involved in my community by doing community service for the elderly or helping out my school.
ReplyDeleteJust as the Grapes of Wrath the novel Hiroshima also has a theme "I to We". This theme is showed as soon as the atomic bomb is dropped. The people show such a theme by the people that are unharmed by the bomb treat the people who are injured and wounded and even the injured people have such hearts for eachother that the people that are injured treat and help the dying and severly injured. I can help my community by working for homeless shelter meals, donating items that people need, do yard work or cleaning for elderly or for people that need it, as well as many other options that are out there.
ReplyDeleteBoth The Grapes of Wrath and Hiroshima share the "I to We" theme. In The Grapes of Wrath, an example is when the families help eachother instead of only looking out for themselves (Mrs. Wilson lets Grampa die in her tent). An example in Hiroshima was when many people helped others by providing water and medical aid when they themselves were injured and exhausted. I can help my community with volunteering at homeless shelters and food pantries, as well as many other volunteer oportunities.
ReplyDeleteThe same "I to We" theme that was in The Grapes of Wrath is also in Hiroshima. After the bomb drops, many people set out to find their family or loved ones. But as the book goes along people start to help each other get what they need like water or medical supplies even if they themselves are injured. I could help in my community by donating items to people in need or by volunteering at shelters or food pantries.
ReplyDeleteIn both The Grapes of Wrath and Hiroshima demonstrate the "I to We" theme. The civilians that are not hurt are carrying for the others that are bringing them water and food and trying to attend to their wounds to their best of their knowledge. I could help my community by volunteering at the food shelter donating food and various other opportunities.
ReplyDeleteU can easily help out at good shepard and sing or hang n listion to the elder people. Or you could help clean up the streets also. In the book ms. Sasaki was all about marring her betrothed but after the bomb she became a nun and nursery worker.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the theme "I" to "we" is present mainly through the character of Father Kliensorge. After the bomb, he no longer cared about himself, but rather he felt selfless and compassionate for those around him.
ReplyDelete