tizens from harm, the survivors of these atomic bombs are permanently affected. The effects of the bomb cause damage to physical health as well as emotions. Thousands of people suffered from severe burns which left terrible koloid scars, others had broken bones, and many thousands more suffered from nausea and fatigue due to extreme radiation exposure. Many became very bitter as a result of seeing such death and destruction(72). In addition, thousands of homes located near the hypocenter were destroyed. Many citizens of Hiroshima were left homeless or living in shelters due to the bomb. Food and water supplies were also greatly affected. Most people lost everything they owned and were unable to afford food. The water was also affected by the radiation and, therefore, was undrinkable. The use of nuclear proliferation most often cause serious permanent pain and suffering. Despite the fact that nuclear proliferation helps restore peace, it also causes destruction of many regional economies. Because many of the victims were unable to work, medical care could not be afforded. Burns and broken bones were left to be healed by nature. Despite the strict Japanese building regulations, many businesses were destroyed. Statistics showed that 62,000 out of 90,000 buildings were destroyed and 6,000 were damaged beyond repair. Because of the atomic bomb, businesses were destroyed putting people out of jobs and making them unable to afford everyday necessities. After businesses were reestablished, employers would not hire bomb victims because of their physical ailments. In the novel, Hershey states that “employers developed a prejudice against the survivors as word got around that they were prone to all sorts of ailments....” (93). Without money, survivors were unable to obtain medical attention as well as food, water, and a place to live. In the novel Hiroshima, author John Hershey presents a clear message. Nuclear proliferation causes mor...
