In the book The Samurai's Garden, many of the characters are let down by family, health and other unexpected reasons. Though during the most unexpected times, one will find the light they need through the beauty of others and the world. When one takes a step back in life to see the bigger picture, it is easy to find more beauty in the simple things, than the complex items in life.
Throughout the book, many friendships are evolved. As time goes on, the friendships grow and trust becomes a key part of the relationship. One of the main friendship’s in Samurai's Garden is Stephen and Sachi’s. Sachi is much older than Stephen, but they both find beauty in each other through their stories and personality. Beauty can be found anywhere at the most unexpected times, especially when one may need it the most. “ I am thankful for any kind of beauty that may find its way to Yamaguchi. I never dreamed that after all these years I would have the good fortune to find a new friend such as you. “ (Tsukiyama 127). As one may see beauty can be found in the people that are involved with your everyday life. Take a step back, look at the view, it is just as simple as that. …show more content…
Each character enjoys nature because of the tranquility found in it. One component of nature that is common in the Japanese culture is the rock garden. The rock garden is made of several different types of rocks arranged to create a schematic pattern. They are intended as an act of meditation, to find the true meaning of life. “ I could see in her face, what I had seen a hundred times in Matsu’s when he worked in his garden: a perfect calm” (Tsukiyama 127). Each person has their own way of finding peace, though all can find beauty in the simplicity of
Throughout the book, many friendships are evolved. As time goes on, the friendships grow and trust becomes a key part of the relationship. One of the main friendship’s in Samurai's Garden is Stephen and Sachi’s. Sachi is much older than Stephen, but they both find beauty in each other through their stories and personality. Beauty can be found anywhere at the most unexpected times, especially when one may need it the most. “ I am thankful for any kind of beauty that may find its way to Yamaguchi. I never dreamed that after all these years I would have the good fortune to find a new friend such as you. “ (Tsukiyama 127). As one may see beauty can be found in the people that are involved with your everyday life. Take a step back, look at the view, it is just as simple as that. …show more content…
Each character enjoys nature because of the tranquility found in it. One component of nature that is common in the Japanese culture is the rock garden. The rock garden is made of several different types of rocks arranged to create a schematic pattern. They are intended as an act of meditation, to find the true meaning of life. “ I could see in her face, what I had seen a hundred times in Matsu’s when he worked in his garden: a perfect calm” (Tsukiyama 127). Each person has their own way of finding peace, though all can find beauty in the simplicity of