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ADDITIONAL TASK:
Give your analysis about the story:
- what does the constant climbing of Yoshitaro symbolize?
- how do you interpret the act of Gisuke and his family to have Yoshitaro be cured by spirit doctors?
- what do you think is the author trying to convey through his story?
- what does the constant climbing of Yoshitaro symbolize?
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, it is either a curse or a blessing.
- how do you interpret the act of Gisuke and his family to have Yoshitaro be cured by spirit doctors?
In my opinion, Gisuke and his family, except Suejiro, wanted to cure Yoshitaro because they wanted him to be a normal person.
- what do you think is the author trying to convey through his story?
In my opinion, The author conveys that our brothers/siblings will always understand us and will stand by with us in any time.
Why is it a curse? Why a blessing?
ReplyDeleteWhy is it a curse or Why a blessing? It is a blessing. It is because Yoshitaro can see the Gods and talk to them and also befriend them. Not like the priestess.
Delete-What does the constant climbing of Yoshitaro symbolize?
ReplyDeleteFrom my own opinion, the constant climbing of Yoshitaro symbolizes bravery and big dreams.His imagination is very wide. He imagines super naturals. Dreaming things which are impossible to reach and to happen.
-How do you interpret the act of Gisuke and his family to have Yoshitaro be cured by spirit doctors?
Gisuke is a father who is very much determined that his son will be cured. He will do anything even if it is shameful to others, just to make his son a normal person. Inside his heart, he loves Yoshitaro very much, despite being harsh to him sometimes.
- What do you think is the author trying to convey through his story?
The author is trying to convey to the readers that close family ties is very important. That believing in occult practices might harm us. That love and understanding within the family is important, especially if you have a son like Yoshitaro.
Nice one Jethro
DeleteThanks sir!
Delete1. What does the constant climbing of Yoshitaro symbolize?
ReplyDelete- It symbolize that that the monkey spirit is with him.
2. How do you interpret the act of Gisuke and his family to have Yoshitaro be cured by spririt doctors?
- Gisuke and his family didn’t think wisely and didn’t know that Yoshitaro is very imaginative.
3. What do you think is the author trying to convey through his story?
- The author is trying to say that don’t do unto others what you don’t want them do unto you.
Your answer in number 1 Chrismer makes me think that you believe that Yoshitaro was indeed possessed by the monkey spirit.I wonder if Yoshitaro also ate bananas :) In what sense or part of the story is number 3 reflected in the story?
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ReplyDelete1. What does the constant climbing of Yoshitaro symbolize?
- The constant climbing of Yoshitaro symbolize that he is so imaginative and like to climb high buildings so that he could strengthen his imagination with the Gods on the clouds.
3. What do you think is the author trying to convey his story?
- The author is trying to say that you should understand a son if he is very imaginative, and don't try to trust others if you don't know him or her.
Thank you Chrismer. Your answers are appreciated. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're Welcome Sir. :)
Delete1. I think the climbing of Yoshitaro means integrity. He kept climbing to reach what he wanted despite all that is against him. He remained strong and undivided.
ReplyDelete2. I may interpret Gisuke's act and the others as for them to show his love for Yoshitaro but they had a mistake; they didn't understand and did not dare to listen to him, their son. Parents are the one who shall know and understand us the most for our own good.
3. I think that the author is trying to show love for the family...that our family is the one who should be always their the most...even at difficult times.
Hi Owen. Integrity against all odds. Despite the fact that people see him as a "madman" or insane, and other circumstances, these things did not deter him to stop going up the roof. I am very glad to have seen this word in this activity. :)
DeleteI truly agree with your answer to # 2. Sometimes, listening is more important than talking. There are things which words may destroy but a genuine act of listening builds and restores relationships.
Family is forever.
Kudos!
- How do you interpret the act of Gisuke and his family to have Yoshitaro be cured by spirit doctors?
ReplyDeleteGisuke may have thought that his son Yoshitaro may have been possessed because for him, his son acts unusually or in other words, thinks different from what they do. Also, we can consider that aside from Gisuke really wanting his son to be cured so that he will not climb up high places and hurt himself again or have a broken bone or leg or arm again, it may also be caused by the societal pressure, because he is prominent and he could have feared that other people might say something against him or his family.
- What do you think is the author trying to convey through his story?
The author tried to tell us that whatever differences may occur between members of the family, understanding, patience, and acceptance must prevail. When we make decisions, we should consider the feelings of others and hear all the opinions. We should also realize the value of acceptance, appreciating nature, and supporting others esp. family members as they do what makes them satisfied as long as they do not hurt other people.
Social pressure really is a pain in the neck especially for "prominent" families. Also, your answer in #1 reflects the love of a father to his son. There was a time when they said that fathers are the most misinterpreted members of the family because of their "strong" personalities but they too, like mothers, love their children deeply and truly. Your answer in #2 made me smile :) I agree. Thank you
Delete- what does the constant climbing of Yoshitaro symbolize?
ReplyDeleteIt symbolizes his escape from his reality.
- how do you interpret the act of Gisuke and his family to have Yoshitaro be cured by spirit doctors?
Such act only leads us to the conclusion that his parents know nothing of what's happening with Yoshitaro.
- what do you think is the author trying to convey through his story?
Brotherly love always prevails.
A "defense mechanism" so to speak. Why do you think did the parents of Yoshitaro do not know what is happening to him?
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