7980 The Berlin Wall was symbol of division of restriction that divided the East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. That is why in order to fully appreciate this Strcture and that is why it has become such a powerful symbol of Cold War era and an example of human spirit, it is crucial to look into this structure’s darkness as well. Still, in this article we will take a closer look at the negative effects of the Berlin Wall and throw some light on the hardships of the people who were oppressed by it.
1. The Loss of Freedom
The Berlin Wall was manifested as a physical barrier proved the families and friends and allowed restricted mobility of citizens. It isolated the people of East Berlin from the benefits and privileges of people from the West. It made them prisoners and stripped them of the most fundamental civil liberties – the freedom of speech and of movement.
Real Life Effects of the Wall
Thus, among East Berlin everyday life was characterized by careful premeditated observation by the authorities. The East German secret police known as the Stasi kept surveillance on the population and suppressed freedom of speech and every form of self-governing. The Wall was an excellent physical manifestation of that kind of governance; it created terror and kept people from straying in the hopes of a more fulfilling existence.
2. Families Divided
Perhaps the worst of all was that the Berlin Wall severed families apart with people being unable to rejoin their loved ones. The Wall separated people into two groups: husbands and wives, parents and their children, and it is impossible to reunite them anymore. This lead to the alienation of thousands of families who were separated from their loved ones and the suffering which such divisions brought is still evident today.
The Troubles of Divided Families
Loosely, families were allowed to write letters and sparingly and visits were closely monitored by the authorities. The wall helped the people remain well aware that the families were separated, loved ones were missed and needed. Families were reunited once more, and dreams came true for hundreds of thousands of people; however, no one can even begin to imagine the years spent in separation.
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Some of the effects of the Berlin Wall may include: The Berlin Wall hindered economic development, and… innovation. As West Berlin developed into a prosperous city it is said that East Berlin and the other parts of East Germany fell behind. Exhaustive restrictions of the ways of interaction through the Wall restrained economic development, checked growth, and left the countries of the Eastern Bloc in an economic backwardness.
CAs on East Berlin Economy
It should be understood that the Wall not only delimitated migration but also the economic development of the region. Businessmen in East Berlin had a problem of restricted entry to the western markets and technologies. They resulted in no capital formation, a loss of talented people, and a dearth of jobs for the general populace. East and West Berlin started to have two completely different styles of the everyday lives, which added to the dissatisfaction of people in East Berlin.
4. Tragedies and Loss of Lives
The Berlin Wall was a very lethal structure that caused the death of many people who were trying to survive from it. East Berliners who dreamt of freedom challenged death rolling over the wall in a bid to escape and were severely punished when caught. Some of them give account of those who lost their lives, and this is a reminder that the Wall claimed many lives.
The Human Cost
This was so because escaping was always out of the window, over barbed wire or digging of tunnels. If anyone tried to cross the border, any person could be imprisoned or even killed for his or her effort. Each of the untimely deaths of people who tried to flee tends to demonstrate the suffering of those who live in fear for their lives under the tyrant’s rule.
Conclusion
A symbol of the Cold War, hatred, detention, confinement and deep separation, the Berlin Wall was more of a reminder of the deficiencies of humankind. It represented the war between communism and fascism and the difference between the quality of life and the liberties of people. In the end it crumbled, but it was mostly felt for those who had to live at the feet of these giant structures. The knowledfe of the negative side of the Berlin Wall is important in order to understand the value of freedom, unification and the opportunity of a better future for everyone.
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