Blog #8

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Contents
1) discussion--- Kane and Magoza's relationship
2) watched the film ( Letters from Iwo Jima ) as much as we can
Discussion leaders for next week--- Scott, Brandon, Haley, Hugh

Homework
1) find and watch the rest of film
2) blog# 8---- answering the questions
Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
 

1. Considering The Do Spirits of Japan, Zen Buddhism is “ So thoroughly integrated into the Japanese psyche…” (p.73). What kinds of aspects did you see in the film? Explain the reason why you think so.
2. Considering Hedataru to Najimu, what does drinking (for General Kuribayashi) mean?
3. Considering Hedataru to Najimu and Shudan Ishiki, the sense of “uchi to soto” is more reinforced. What is the negative effect of “uchi to soto”?  How is this shown in the film?
4. Considering Shudan Ishiki, what is the negative effect of groupism in this film?  Explain the scenes that demonstrate it.
5. Considering Hedataru to Najimu, how does psychological distance change between Japanese and American soldiers after Japanese soldiers captured an American soldier, Sam and read his letter from his mother.
6. What is the connection between this film and “The Last Ronin”?  Do you see “bushido” in this film? How do you think it affected this war? Explain the reasons.
7. Movie- What happened to Saigo in the end? How about Lieutenant Ito?
Comparing with Saigo and Lieutenant Ito, how different are their views on the war, patriotism, and the Emperor?  How did their different views influence to your perspective?
8. Considering the prior concepts we learned in our classes, which one did you see in this film? Explain why you think so.
9.  What do you learn from this film? Tell us the most striking fact from the film.