Consequently, I will discuss the impact of turning points and transitions within the theme Humanity and Nature on the entire society. Turning point would be how human does not respect the balance of nature through adding new elements that are not necessarily part of the nature or had a purpose to help humanity to adapt to the nature. This could be seen from the construction of Shrine and observation tower, which is not necessary as there are no purpose of helping humanity to adapt to the nature, therefore it is not a natural transition. This could also have a knock on effect on Japanese culture and nature as since human begin to build constructions that alters the balance of nature, indicates that human are not aware of the importance of maintaining
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Turning point would be how Hatsue is always being the one who make the lead as initiator, in contrast to other women in the island of Uta-Jima like Chiyoko who is passive towards relationship. This is evident in chapter 11 when Chiyoko felt guilty as he heard the news that Terukichi had forbidden Hatsue to see Shinji, and decided to meet Shinji with the intention of apologizing, but inadvertently ends up asking him why she is ugly. Moreover, in chapter 15 Chiyoko was also ashamed to return to the island unless Shinji and Hatsue were married. Chiyoko’s mother had even claim that her daughter would commit suicide if Shinji and Hatsue didn’t stay together, and decided to persuade Terukichi to let them get married along with five other women. This is clearly a turning point as the distinct contrast between Chiyoko and Hatsue clearly shows that the change from being passive to assertive was not a gradual change but a sudden change in the case of Hatsue and Chiyoko. Transition would be how the development of the story foreshadows the relationship of Hatsue and Shinji as while Hatsue is being assertive, she is merely trying to help Shinji out to be more brave. Mishima is known for being a writer who write beyond expectation with things that appeal to the reader. This is why a fairytale type-like relationship between Hatsue and Shinji, who is from two …show more content…
Turning point would be the change from being based on inherited to meritocratic in relation to culture and wealth heritage. Competition between shinji and Yasuo, the natural leader which was set up by Hatsue’s father due to curiosity and necessity to find out who is more capable to carry the family name by testing the courage and skill of the two symbolizes the change from inherited to meritocratic; meaning things would be determined by hard work and achievements rather than bloodline. This is significant the novel is about honor and hard work and this indicates that Yukio Mishima himself is aware of why changes are made. This is particularly important as it shows that while he want others to preserve and maintain tradition, he understand that it would not be wise to strictly follow traditions rigidly as he acknowledges that following tradition rigidly such as maintain inherited wealth would pose challenge to national problems as national heritage and wealth will be ruined if large successful companies with majority of national wealth has son who are alcoholic, or drug addicted, therefore would ruin the company and affect the whole nation heritage. Therefore, while the message of the story is that Mishima is trying to tell readers to not throw away tradition just because we want to be modernized. However, at the same time he doesn’t want readers to
Turning point would be how Hatsue is always being the one who make the lead as initiator, in contrast to other women in the island of Uta-Jima like Chiyoko who is passive towards relationship. This is evident in chapter 11 when Chiyoko felt guilty as he heard the news that Terukichi had forbidden Hatsue to see Shinji, and decided to meet Shinji with the intention of apologizing, but inadvertently ends up asking him why she is ugly. Moreover, in chapter 15 Chiyoko was also ashamed to return to the island unless Shinji and Hatsue were married. Chiyoko’s mother had even claim that her daughter would commit suicide if Shinji and Hatsue didn’t stay together, and decided to persuade Terukichi to let them get married along with five other women. This is clearly a turning point as the distinct contrast between Chiyoko and Hatsue clearly shows that the change from being passive to assertive was not a gradual change but a sudden change in the case of Hatsue and Chiyoko. Transition would be how the development of the story foreshadows the relationship of Hatsue and Shinji as while Hatsue is being assertive, she is merely trying to help Shinji out to be more brave. Mishima is known for being a writer who write beyond expectation with things that appeal to the reader. This is why a fairytale type-like relationship between Hatsue and Shinji, who is from two …show more content…
Turning point would be the change from being based on inherited to meritocratic in relation to culture and wealth heritage. Competition between shinji and Yasuo, the natural leader which was set up by Hatsue’s father due to curiosity and necessity to find out who is more capable to carry the family name by testing the courage and skill of the two symbolizes the change from inherited to meritocratic; meaning things would be determined by hard work and achievements rather than bloodline. This is significant the novel is about honor and hard work and this indicates that Yukio Mishima himself is aware of why changes are made. This is particularly important as it shows that while he want others to preserve and maintain tradition, he understand that it would not be wise to strictly follow traditions rigidly as he acknowledges that following tradition rigidly such as maintain inherited wealth would pose challenge to national problems as national heritage and wealth will be ruined if large successful companies with majority of national wealth has son who are alcoholic, or drug addicted, therefore would ruin the company and affect the whole nation heritage. Therefore, while the message of the story is that Mishima is trying to tell readers to not throw away tradition just because we want to be modernized. However, at the same time he doesn’t want readers to