patriotism, Japan

Theme Paper “Patriotism” Death, in many places death is feared, taking one’s own live is looked upon as cowardly and weak. This story sheds a different light on death; it shows the honor and respectful way of bowing out. To see the honor in death, one must understand the culture and the time period. The story “Patriotism” written by Yukio Mishima shows a couple’s courage, love and faith as well as the man’…

…can take precedence to life itself. I think this story is timeless and could be applied as a measuring tool for commitment and honor in most societies. Love brings two people together and then takes their lives. I think this story glamorizes and distorts the reality of suicide and death. It seems to say, “This is OK” go ahead. I think people should live until, well they are dead and not by their own act.