for people who read the book hiroshima.?

Question

can u explain the last paragraph of the story and tell me ur reactions.plus what does the last sentence of the book mean"his memory,like the world's,was getting spotty".they were referring to mr.tanimoto.i read the book but still dont understand it.

Answer 1

The world's memory getting spotty refers to the fact that "those who forget the past are bound to repeat it." Anyone who thinks nuclear weapons are a viable alternative need to read this book.

During World War II, the Second Army and Chugoku Regional Army were headquartered in Hiroshima. The city also had large depots of military supplies, and was a key center for shipping.

On August 6, 1945, the nuclear weapon Little Boy was dropped on Hiroshima by the crew of the American Enola Gay, directly killing an estimated 70,000 people. Approximately 69% of the city's buildings were completely destroyed, and 6.6 percent severely damaged. In the following months, an estimated 60,000 more people died from injuries, and hundreds more from radiation.

After the nuclear attack, Hiroshima was rebuilt and the closest surviving building to the location of the bomb's detonation was designated the Genbaku Dome or "Atomic Dome", a part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The city government continues to advocate the abolition of all nuclear weapons.

Answer 2

Its been too long since I read it.
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hiroshima/index.html

Answer 3

That sentence basically means that people are starting to forget all about it.