Response 4 part 2 (George Carter)

This brief account calls into perspective the notion of the mundane. It is remarked several times throughout the piece that it is a day just like every other. The character in the piece goes through his daily routine, ignoring the world around him. It is not until he spots the fire over the horizon (a reference to the power struggle during the cold war) that he realizes that there is something besides what is right in front of him going on. This account shows that performing the typical daily routine can be used as a protective devise during times of strife. Still, it hints that ignoring the problem will in no way resolve it.