Godzilla
was a Japanese reaction to nuclear power. In 1945, the U.S. dropped two atomic
bombs on Japan ending World War II. Memories of the attacks led Japanese
writers to develop Godzilla. The monster became a metaphor for nuclear weapons.
In the beginning, he was a destructive monster. However, Godzilla's popularity forced a change. In later films, Godzilla played
the hero and sometimes defended humanity.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Sci-Fi History: Godzilla (1954)
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