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What is the book Alas Babylon about?

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11y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

This novel illustrates the happenings of the Cold War (A nuclear exchange), living in a small town. It is a story of family, suicide, illness, and courage. This is an excellent book that I highly recommend.

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Where does Alas Babylon come from?

The phrase "alas, Babylon" comes from the Bible. If you are talking about one of the books with the title "Alas, Babylon" however, you'll have to be more specific. In the book "Alas, Babylon" by Pat Frank, the phrase meant that a nuclear war was coming. But in the bible, "Alas, Babylon" means the fall of the city Babylon.


Where is an allusion used in alas Babylon?

One example of an allusion in "Alas, Babylon" is the reference to the biblical phrase "Alas, Babylon" which is from the Book of Revelation in the Bible. This allusion is used as a code phrase between characters to signal impending danger or disaster, drawing on the biblical connotation of destruction and judgment.


In the book Alas Babylon what iron rations did Randy Bragg hide in the teak chest?

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How many chapters is Alas Babylon?

Thirteen chapters, but counting the Foreword and Preface, it would be fifteen.


Why is alas Babylon book named like that and why did pat frank choose this title for his book?

The novel's title is derived from Revelation 18:10, which is interpreted and quoted in the book as describing the aftermath of a nuclear attack. In the King James Bible, this passage reads: " Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! For in one hour is thy judgment come. " ***Actually, there is more: Mark, Randy's Airforce brother, had agreed if there was imminent danger that he, Mark was not officially allowed to tell a civilian, he would send Randy a warning message, using the "Alas,Babylon" codewords.


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In the book alas Babylon Basically what's Mark's message to Randy?

that family comes first and that once you realize that you realize the true importances in life


What was mark's job in alas Babylon?

Mark was a member of the Air Force.


What is the setting in alas Babylon?

Fort Repose in Florida on the Timucuan River


What is an onomatopoeia from Alas Babylon?

"He heard wind rustle the palms, and the chirp of cardinals in the brush." pg. 37


Is there a paradox in alas Babylon?

No, there is no paradox in "Alas, Babylon" by Pat Frank. The novel primarily focuses on the aftermath of a nuclear war and how a small community in Florida copes with the challenges of survival. It does not contain any paradoxical elements.


Who is rita in alas babylon?

In the novel Alas Babylon, Rita Hernandez is the ex-girlfriend of Randy. she is also the sister of Pete. She has a heritage of Asian and Polynesian blood. She is smart and quick, loves men, stubborn, and is very beautiful.