Chapters 1-3• “Alas, Babylon”

• True Fear: Mediterranean Missile Gap

• Ordinary people in an extraordinary time• Preparation

Chapter 1: “Alas, Babylon”

• Revalation 18:10 "Alas, alas, that great city Babylon . . . for in hour is thy judgment come.”

• America is the Babylon that the Soviet Union needs to fall.

Chapter 2: True Fear, The Mediterranean Missile Gap

• A perfect launching pad• Controlling the sea would give the Russians control of the

world.• This is an actual fear that Pat Frank conveys from the 50’s.

Chapter 2 & 3: Ordinary People in an extraordinary time

• Randy Bragg– Lawyer– Failed Politician– Inheritor to family land

• Edgar – Bank President• Dr. Dan Gunn• Lib - girlfriend• The Henry Family – neighbors• Alice and Florence – Neighbor and librarian• Grocery story patrons

Who would you tell what you know?

Chapter 2 & 3: Preparation• Pat Frank touches on the major issue of lack of preparation and true

concern in America.• Randy buys: $300 worth of meat, coffee, and canned foods.• What would be vital to you during this time?