How did oppenheimer view the concept of duty

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The article begins by providing analysis for Oppenheimer's oft quoted "Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds." To understand this quote context for the Gita and Oppenheimer's world view is critical. Consider the following questions for this week's assignment:

Describe the influence of the Bhagavad-Gita on Oppenheimer's view of this role in creating the first atomic weapon? How did Oppenheimer view the concept of "duty?"

How did his view of duty inform his actions and decisions as leader of the Manhattan project? According to the author, describe Oppenheimer's view on his responsibility or culpability for creating and detonating the bomb over Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

In your opinion why does Oppenheimer figure prominently into the narrative of US history? For context there are 30 biographies, and countless articles and now of course an Oscar winning movie. Why focus on Oppenheimer?

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