Which historical event most likely influenced Richard Matheson to write "Little Girl Lost"?

Question

A) The Cold War / Nuclear Arms Race
B) The Space Race
C) World War I
D) The American Civil War

Answer 1

The historical event that most likely influenced Richard Matheson to write "Little Girl Lost" is A) The Cold War / Nuclear Arms Race. The story deals with themes of fear, anxiety, and the fragility of family life, which were prevalent during the Cold War era, particularly with regards to the anxiety surrounding safety and the unknown, including themes of dimensionality and parallel realities that could metaphorically relate to the unpredictable nature of the time.