After reading the book The Moon is Down by John Steinbeck, the reader can tell that the author believes that certain roles exist between politicians and the people they serve and represent. The reader can see that the author strongly believes that the politician should be dedicated to the people they serve, and represent them to the very best of their ability. The reader can determine this from the views and personality of the mayor of the town in this book. At the beginning of the book when the soldiers start to invade to town, the Captain of the army hints that it would be beneficial to the mayor if he chose to cooperate with the army (Steinbeck 19). The mayor is confused still from the sudden invasion and tells the captain that he will do whatever his people want him to do, and that they have the real authority of the town (Steinbeck 19). The mayor knows that his only job is to represent the people and their best interests. The mayor's actions are very admirable because some politicians would not do what he did. It seems that some politicians today use their positions for gain whether it be monetary or something related, but the mayor in The Moon is Down is not like this at all. Many would probably decide to cooperate with the soldiers because that it easier and safer than not. They would also try to work in their best interests instead of the peoples, and believe that they are the authority. The mayor could have agreed and made things easier on himself, but he did not. This shows that the author believes that politicians should be more like the mayor in this story He shows this by making the mayor the ideal politician and not someone who uses their position for gain. From the mayor's actions the reader can see that the author thinks that politicians and leaders should truly serve their people and be their voice.
Bibliography:Steinbeck, John. The Moon Is Down. New York. Penguin Group USA, 2009. Print
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