Title of The Enemy
The title is suitable for this chapter “The Enemy” because it shows that Humanity is always above Nationality, Race, Cast, etc. For example, in this chapter, the American soldier is the enemy of this nation but instead of this Dr. Sadao follows the moral obligations and saves the life of the Enemy.
Theme of The Enemy
The Theme of the chapter talks about Peace, Harmony, Humanity, Kindness, and Nationalism. By Saving the Life of Enemy, Dr Sadao gives the message of love and Harmony in society.
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Character Sketch of The Enemy
- Dr Sadao: Dr. Sadao is the main character of this chapter. He is the Professional Surgeon of Japan who went to America for their medical studies. The character of Dr. Sadao in this chapter is a hardworking, intelligent and kind-hearted man.
- Hana: Hana is the wife of Dr. Sadao. The character sketch of Hana in this chapter is Supportive and compassionate. Who have strong willpower and good nursing skills.
- Yumi: Yumi is the caretaker of the Sadao Family who take care of Sadao’s house and his children’s. In this Chapter, the character Sketch of the Yumi shows about the Skillful and Patriotic Woman.
- Tom: Tom is an American Soldier or the Prison of War Whose condition is worse because of the war between Japan and America.
- General Takima: General Takima is the High-Rank Military officer of Japan who are patriotic towards his nation.
Summary of The Enemy
The story revolves around the Second World War in which Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and the situation is felt in such a condition that both countries are ready to kill the enemy of other countries found on their land.
The Chapter is all about a Japanese surgeon named Sadao who visits America for studies and returns to Japan after completion. He marries a Japanese girl named Hana to whom he visits in America. During the time of war, all the doctors were compulsory to serve for nation except Dr. Sadao because he was professional in their work and General Takima had poor health condition so he did not trust anyone.
One night near the seashore he found an American soldier in dying condition in front of the house. This situation is difficult for Sadao but unwillingly he and her wife Hana decide to give him medical treatment and take him to the house. After knowing the secret about giving medical hospitality to the enemy all the servants decided to quit the job to keep themselves out of danger.
After some days the Soldier regains consciousness and now they no longer be the patient so Dr. Sadao decides to get rid from this situation by killing the soldier during sleep. So one day he clearly informed General Takima about the situation and in return General promised to send an assassin to kill the soldier. Every night Sadao thinks about the death of a soldier but finds him alive the next morning. So in the end as a real man, he takes the situation into his own hand and decides to rescue the soldier. He makes the plan to send the soldier near the island where he find the fishing boat which helps in running away from Japan. He also gives him a torch light for communication (if the light flickers one time this means he is safe and if light flickers two times this means he needs help). But the next day when the sun sets and he does not get any signal from the enemy this gives the indication that he rescued the soldier. But in the end, this left the question in the mind of Sadao “Why does he not kill his enemy?”.
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Important Question of The Enemy
Explain the Main worry of the father regarding Dr Sadao?
Dr Sadao’s father is always serious about his studies and future of Sadao. For him Education was his first priority so he sent Sadao to America at the age of 22 to become the finest surgeon.
explain the contribution of American professors in making the connection between Sadao and Hana?
As It was the professor’s house through where Sadao and Hana was first meet. Later Sadao live there as the Paying Guest. So, Due to this Both American professors and his Wife contribute most for the introduction of both of them.
What is the reason the servant left Sadao’s house?
When Dr. Sadao takes care of the American Prisoner of War than all the servants that what his master is doing is unethical and anti-national so to keep out of this problem all the servants leave the house all together.
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