Within the traditional Japanese literature of kiko, or traveling journal, there are many similarities due to being a part of the same category. But, even though they may be a part of the same genre, there is a great increase in differences that come with the time period that they are written in. The two kiko that I will be comparing are Tosa Nikki, written by Ki no Tsurayuki, and Oku no Hosomichi, written by Matsuo Basho, both involve traveling away from the capital. In the case of Tosa Nikki, which was written in the Heian period, it was looked down upon for men to write about emotions so he wrote it in the perspective of women to make it look fictional. Oku no Hosomichi, which was written in the Tokugawa period, a time in which things that were not spoken about before, like discomfort and drinking tea, was common. The paths of the two men leaving the capital are practically polar opposites. In Tosa Nikki, it is evident that those who are on the journey to Tosa do not want to go away from the capital. For those who live in the capital, it is the center of their lives. To leave it means that they lose their status and that they must live in a society that they consider second class. Not only are they dismayed by leaving their home, they are in tears due to leaving a child whom had died. Their journey is full of sadness and has no source of positive thoughts and feelings. For Oku no Hosomichi, it is evident that Matsuo Basho is excited to leave. This journey was what he had wanted to do for a while but did not have an opportunity to do so. To leave the grandeur and materialistic world that the capital encompassed was important to him as a monk. He was to follow a path where impermanence is key and any worldly longing... ... middle of paper ... ...i are both kiko, they are as different as stories told in completely different genres. The only main similarity between them is that they are both about traveling away from the capital. The main themes are practically opposites, one positive and one negative towards their futures as they go along their journey. Most of these differences can be attributed to the differences of the expectations of literature during the times they were created. Japanese society became more open to reading about a more commoner’s experience over one of nobilities. Also, because becoming a monk was a lucrative career choice, Basho may have written his story to show what it takes to go down the true path of being a monk. He wanted to prove that he was true to the path of enlightenment and did not have ill intentions for becoming a monk even though he is from a family of samurais.
Here are the flashbacks and foreshadowing. One of the similarities is they both had to do with animals and their parents telling them something. The other is that they have flashbacks of animals. Those are the similarities with flashbacks and foreshadowing.
either be because they want to get away from the violence going on in their country, or because
Born on July 4, 1916, in Los Angeles, California, to the parents of Jun and Fumi Toguri, Iva Ikoku Toguri was an American citizen with Japanese heritage (Lerner 163; Tokyo1). Toguri and her three siblings were raised in a predominantly white neighborhood in Compton, California, where their father disapproved of them learning the Japanese language so they could better fit into American society. Toguri eventually went on to attend Compton Junior College after finishing high school and then transferred to University of California, Los Angeles where she graduated in 1941 with a zoology degree (Iva 1; Tokyo 1). Soon after college, Toguri left America to tend to an extremely ill aunt in Japan on July 5, 1941. Unfortunately, she only acquired a certificate of identification from the US State Department and not an actual passport. After six months, Toguri planned to return home on a ship on December 2 but missed it due to passport complications (Lerner 163; Tokyo1, 2).
people come for a better more ideal life, but they have no idea why they stay. New York
You don't need a destination to run away. All you have to know is what you are leaving behind. In the 1960's, young men and women in the United States, especially on the west coast, made a mad dash away from almost two centuries of American tradition. They ran to so many different places that it would be impossible to generalize about their aims and philosophies. What they had in common was the running itself.
The basic ideas of the two novels are also similar. They have to do with rebellion against the so-called perfect new world and the sanctuary
The practice of moving away from home in search of a better place or escaping conflict-ridden area is becoming common. People migrate from one country to another because of
This is because the book is character driven and there aren't many external influences on the two characters/their journey. Additionally, the book is about hope and the spirit of humanity, a theme easily applied anywhere. For example, let's say I switch my location to Russia. In terms of climate, culture and the people living there, it'll definitely be different, but all of the changes will be miniscule and won't take away or change the plot. All the changes will simply be variables which will fit themselves inside the story accordingly. For example, a lion will not approach Muchoki and Jata in Russia, but the lion can easily be replaced by a grizzly bear. In the simplest of forms, Walking Home is about two people and their unwavering determination and hope to find a home. Ultimately, what the author wants you to take away from this book is that you should always have hope in your heart because you can achieve anything if you have faith in yourself. This message is shown all throughout the book. For example, on the cover, the quote which sets the story is “every journey, no matter how far, starts with one step”. The siblings also find strength in each other to help continue their journey: “Jata. Yes Muchoki? We are closer now. She laughed, and her laughter made the darkness seem to lift”. Throughout the story, Muchoki’s younger sister found her hope in a Kamba tale Muchoki had told her. “we simply need to follow a trail of string to return to our home” (pg. 214). My point is, the actual plot of the book simply served as a way to show how far hope/the spirit of humanity can go. Thus, I think the location would have little to no effect on the plot since what's happening outside of their journey only serves to add more context to the
...ce, although both writings are interesting in their own ways, the most interesting aspect of both writings together is that they both have a similar plot and theme. It is rare that two
Many wish to stay for a short time and then return to their home. In fact, many
One must be welcomed home by those around him if he is to be considered fully home. While this does not mean that the nature of home is solely dependent upon the emotional status of those around the one coming home, they do, in part, weigh heavily on where home is. The reader can see this welcoming home when Odysseus reveals himself to his father, the last of his immediate family. Homer writes, “The old man’s knees failed him, his heart grew faint, recalling all that Odysseus calmly told. He clutched his son.” The love of father and son is so strong here that Laërtês’ heart seems to fail him, for he cannot believe what he is seeing. Odysseus’ homecoming is almost too good to be true, but through the physical embrace of father and son, the reader can clearly see the immense outpouring of love and welcoming home that Odysseus receives. However, this love is not merely obtained by his family, but by those who barely knew him, and even those considered lower in the social hierarchy of Ithika. The fourteenth book of the Odyssey exemplifies this idea when the lowly swineherd is speaking to Odysseus, unaware that the wanderer is Odysseus himself, “Never again shall I have for my lot a master mild as he was anywhere – not even with my parents at home, where I was born and bred. I miss them less than I do him… Not it is
Furthermore, people have the urge to better themselves by becoming educated. In doing so they tend to move from one place of residence to another for a variety of reasons. Such as for greener pastures, a sense of adventure, and in the case of some African nations it is because of frustration, as a result of deliberating economy, and others just want to change their lifestyle. However, people tend to struggle when it comes to being culturally fit. Everyone wants to fit in and look the part when it comes to how we dress, look, act, talk and even walk. Culture defines us and defines who you are as a person. Those characteristics are the way people are perceived when it comes to their culture and personality.
There are many people that emigrate from and immigrate in Athens. All of them have different reasons, push and pull factors, some of that I will explain in my essay.
They may feel sympathy for the child at first, but then this grows into a sickness that overcomes them. The people who choose to leave Omelas are possessors of a strong human emotion that cannot exist in a utopia. That emotion is guilt. With guilt, a person cannot be completely happy. Therefore, the people who experience guilt are faced with a problem and must do something to solve that problem. They can walk away from the town and ensure the happiness of the people, or they can help the child, knowing the town of Omelas will forever change. In the story, everyone who experiences guilt walks away, leaving the town intact. It is obvious that no option in this situation is without flaw. To leave the town would mean self-sacrifice for the benefit of Omelas. To stay would mean self sacrifice for the benefit of the child. To do nothing would be impossible, because one cannot stay in Omelas unless one is perfectly happy. It is certainly not an easy
Making the decision to leave your country for the better is a very difficult decision. This decision means leaving your family and friends, going somewhere that you have nothing, and possibly endangering your life. Mohsin Hamid describes the difficulties of migration through the novel Exit West. In this novel Hamid follows a young couple migrating out of their home town for safety and a better life. These reasons also apply to real life migration for why people are migrating. Hamid represents the traveling part of migration through these magical doors that leads to another country, depicts learning how to find your way in a new place, and presents the difficulties of countries not wanting migrants.