In-Class Write
1- When watching Doctor Strangelove , people will immediately learn that during the 1960’s, Americans were very cautious about Soviets, especially the army. This is because during the movie, the main general of the base, Jack Ripper, becomes very paranoid about chemical being in the water, making people go crazy. He also instructs his soldiers that unless you know the soldier you see, open fire on them and “ask questions later”. This shows the extent of the paranoia in the military, even if it is overly exaggerated by this completely ridiculous character. In Eisenhower’s presidency, he despises communism, using extreme methods to show the United States power to the Soviets. It also shows that other countries found the USA’s caution of the Soviets were unhealthy, as shown by the British soldier acting very confused by the situation and finds it absolutely absurd. The movie also highlights the absurdity of the nuclear arms race, and how easy it is to make...