Absolute evil and goodness
The main conflict in the novel is based on the eternal war between absolute evil and goodness. Each side considers its opponent to be an embodiment of the worst in this world. However, it is important to realize that the faith in absolute evil and goodness is the most dangerous one. We are not flawless to be representatives of the absolute goodness, which means that the other side is hardly an embodiment of absolute evil.
Politics
There is no need to be a politician in order to take part in the life of a country. In a standard democratic society, citizens are lucky to have all instruments to make a difference. Unfortunately, just like many other wonderful things, politics has its own downsides. For instance, the games the politicians play. It is our duty to make a right choice and don’t be afraid of voicing out mistrust of their actions. This is need to be done if we want to live in the society where trust and mutual respect reign. The society seized with hysteria is described in this novel and it would be a real shock to find out that someone might like it.
The need for support
Although Nixon described in the story might have rather little in common with the real figure, this character is extremely interesting. Why is it so? First of all, because he is a real human. The man worries about bad breath, lack of social skills, work, for he is extremely ambitious, and his wife’s coldness. The scene where Nixon and Ethel Rosenberg start kissing shows that no matter how successful one is, no matter how high his position in the society is, they need support and human warmth just like the rest of us.
