In The Moon is Down, the townspeople gain things that are both good and bad. They gain a new enemy in the soldiers that come to occupy their land (Steinbeck 15). They also gain a new sense of determination and resilience as they try to quietly fight back against the enemy that has taken over their lives. Through this newly gained determination they are given the strength to fight back when hardly anyone else did in their country (Steinbeck 98).
This conflict not only has gains, but also a lot of losses. The most important loss for the townspeople in this book is the loss of their freedom and happiness. They now have to work under the soldiers and their new rules (Steinbeck 15). Sadly, many of the characters in this book also lose their lives due to the conflict. These people include the mayor, Dr. Winter, Alex, and countless others that were not named and tried to fight against the soldiers. In addition, some of the soldiers such as Lieutenant Tonder and Captain Bentick lose their lives as well.
Bibliography: Steinbeck, John. The Moon Is Down. New York. Penguin Group USA, 2009. Print
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