Mushroom Clouds 'Peace, Chaos And Nukes'

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This story presents technological advancements that were relevant in that time which were mass-produced lethal weapons that were easily accessible to the common man. The author used this type of scenario to relay his message that life was an easy thing to end. With a simple press of a button, conflicts would instantly be resolved and peace would be maintained in the area. With examples and descriptive narrations of the events in the story, the author could portray this message to the readers. This idea was very much elaborated within the plot of the story. It contained words such as “Mushroom clouds,” “Peace,” “Chaos” and “Nukes” that would suggest that the story was about war and how it has brought peace and order in the community, regardless

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