My effort to write as honestly as possible will not be in vain, I feel, since it will help both you and others to understand humanity better” (p.233). Sensei breaks, deciding to divulge his secrets before he leaves the world behind. As he moves to end his life, he understands the importance of remembering while the world progresses. He leaves his legacy in the hands of his pupil; as Japan moves forward with its imperial future, the past of the Meiji will not be forgotten. Sensei has found that his experiences have made him course and untrusting of most, but within Watakushi he sees hope. That hope is why he both loves and respects coming of new time, even if he knows it is not a place for him. Reconciled that change will occur no matter what he does, all Sensei is left we is the lessons of his time, and by passing them to Watakushi he is passing the torch to a new generation to light the way for the Japanese
My effort to write as honestly as possible will not be in vain, I feel, since it will help both you and others to understand humanity better” (p.233). Sensei breaks, deciding to divulge his secrets before he leaves the world behind. As he moves to end his life, he understands the importance of remembering while the world progresses. He leaves his legacy in the hands of his pupil; as Japan moves forward with its imperial future, the past of the Meiji will not be forgotten. Sensei has found that his experiences have made him course and untrusting of most, but within Watakushi he sees hope. That hope is why he both loves and respects coming of new time, even if he knows it is not a place for him. Reconciled that change will occur no matter what he does, all Sensei is left we is the lessons of his time, and by passing them to Watakushi he is passing the torch to a new generation to light the way for the Japanese