patriotism, Japan
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’s commitment to his country. As the story goes, Shinji is a member of the Imperil forces. Shinji has taken an oath to fight for his country; his honor depends on his commitment. He will fight to death and risk his life whenever necessary to protect his livelihood. He’s newly married and has even forsaken his honeymoon to fulfill his duties with the army. His wife has taken a silent oath, an understanding that her husband could
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Some common words found in the essay are:
Shinji Rieko, Imperial Force, Shinji Imperil, Patriotism Death, Yukio Mishima, death death, pure love,
Approximate Word count = 569
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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