Introduction
The walk and wall talked about in the show were separated by East and West Germans in 1961 and finally tumbled down in 1989 politically segregated the city of Berlin from 1949 until 1989 at the end of Cold War. However, it was not only a separation between the two parts of Germany – it was a wall! symbol of the broader conflict between the communist East and democratic West. In this article we will take a closer look how the West saw the Berlin Wall.
Collapse of the Wall: Hope and Triumph
In fact when the Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989, it represented the end of a major event in western history fall of communism and the end of the Cold War. In the West, it was seen as something heroic and hopeful as a victory. It signified the victory of freedom and democracy over totalitarianism and oppression.
Freedom of Movement and Reunion
Of the total of significant western perceptions of the Berlin Wall, one was the denial of basic human rights, particularly the freedom of movement. Those from East Germany remained imprisoned by the wall and those in the West enjoyed their freedom the West appreciated the option to move from place to place. The fall of the Wall was a long awaited opportunity for children to be reunited with their families and friends separated for decades.
Symbol of Division
It also became an allegoric exemplar of the East and West Germany’s divide.East and West, capitalism and communism. This was a little shocking about ideological differences and the struggle for power during the Cold War The west perceived the wall as a concrete structure of communism control and of the Soviet umbrella organization a symbol of oppression of the people of East Germany.
Western Media Coverage
Of greater significance to our argument is how the Western media contributed to fashioning the elite’s understanding of the Berlin Wall. It featured a lot of information concerning the construction of the wall and its concerning role in lives, and the efforts to flee to the West. The media told people the strip affected how those who lived on one side interacted with those on the other side of the wire exacerbating the injustices and human rights abuses being committed by the East German regime.
The “Death Strip” and Escapes
The Western media reported the socialist republic’s ‘death strip,’ a densely431 intermediate structure which is located short of the inner and the outer walls of the Berlin Wall. It was depicted as a sign of nature in the wall that killed crowds All attempts to flee were promptly met with violence and deaths ensued. These stories, that when broadcast to the world, provoked feelings of pity and anger and, moreover further strengthening negative attitude towards the Wall in the West.
Political Significance
The Berlin Wall also had political implications for the west of great proportion.It was commissioned as an emblem against communism as well as a symbol of the importance of protecting democratic values. Western leaders regularly referenced to the Wall in their speeches and also speak about its existence. superiority of their system over communism.
Conclusion
As far as West was concerned, the Berlin Wall was viewed from many perspectives. Its fall marked the triumph of freedom over oppression, a symbol of hope and reunification.The paper demonstrates how the Western view of the Wall was influenced by its architectural and metaphorical nature. ,splits, the magnitude of leverage in the media and the role of political importance it used to enjoy. Today it is a symbol and has the aim and quest of defense of democracy values and the resilience of human spirit in the face of adversity.
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