The scientific developments of the atomic and hydrogen bombs caused much controversy throughout the world. Specifically, American scientists struggled with these dilemmas close to home. The play, In The Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer, by Heinar Kipphardt, represents an abridged version of the proceedings against Oppenheimer in which he was investigated for his opposing views concerning the use of the hydrogen bomb. The play reveals the feelings and thoughts of the particular scientists who worked …showed first 75 words of 1174 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1174 total…course of history. They possess the knowledge that unlocks the development for the rest of the world to experience. Without this key knowledge, the world does not move forward. We certainly would not be engineers or surgeons without the developments of many scientists along the way. For Oppenheimer, the fact remains that his contributions have changed the world forever with his development of the hydrogen bomb, and he should be remembered as a brilliant scientist.