Although Germany is never specifically named as the occupying force, references in the book, such as references to "memories of defeat in Belgium" and a mention of " The Leader" strongly suggest it to be a representation of the political situation in Europe at the time the small nation could easily be Holland or Poland, but was most widely believed to be Norway the occupying force so easily be Germany. Written in 1942, the novel is set in an unspecified small country in Northern Europe that is occupied by an un-named army from another nation that is at war with England and Russia. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.Īlthough written as a novel, The Moon Is Downwas originally intended to be a play, and was written in such a way that it was easily adapted for the stage. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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