Snow Falling On Cedars Analysis

The fear of letting ourselves or others down is a constant weight for many. Right now, there are many people who fall victim of changing themselves so that they may fit the norm of society. When doing so lack control and responsibility of our own lives occurs. The struggle of control in our lives or others is something we are often faced with. Although we may wish to be responsible for others, we must be diligent of how and when to control their choices. It is obvious that with determination, it is possible to regain the power of our lives as well as help improve the decisions of others. The decisions that individuals make as well as the responsibilities they take must be well thought out to avoid potential disadvantages and ensure positive …show more content…
In excerpt from Snow falling on cedars shares a story of a young girl named Hatsue Imada and a struggle that occurs with her mother Fujiko. The story starts with the mother uncovering and being very displeased with a letter that is addressed to Hatsue from a man of the Chambers family. The reader understands that this relationship between Hatsue and Ishmael Chambers is unwanted due to the anger of Fujiko when she finds the letter. Although Hatsue begs her mother for forgiveness for continuing a relationship of this sort her mother will not forgive her. Fujiko explains that she was not only deceiving her mother but was also deceiving herself as well. In this situation, Hatsue feels defeated as well as a unworthy daughter. Hatsue must take responsibility of what she has done wrong. She must also take responsibility of the situation so that she may regain the trust and respect of her mother. Although Hatsue is working towards forgiveness, her mother is unaware and tries to take manners into her own hands. Fujiko decides that the best option for her family is to diminish the relationship. She plans to compose a letter of her own addressed to the Chambers family of an explanation as of why the relationship may not continue. After this letter was sent out she did not wish for any further communication with the Chambers family. When Fujiko decides to do this, it is shown that she has made the decision to take the responsibility of changing the situation. The way that the mother is trying to control Hatsue's life is very common. Often, parents try to change the situation to what they think is best for the children and in this circumstance, Fujiko thought this was the most beneficial option for Hatsue. In doing so, she thought this would be an advantage to the