Why does Kiyoshi believe Obaban is a substitute for his mom?
I think that Kiyoshi thought that Obaban was a substitute for his mother because he started believing all his mother's superstitions she was always talking about. His mother told him that she was going to die because someone, somewhere in their family did something wrong and that they were being punished for it. When he went to go get Obanan, they said something like that sometimes a substitute for someones life can happen and if it did happen that person that is sick can be set free. I also think that when he heard them praying in the room he thought that that's what they were doing, offering her life for her mothers. When Obanan died, I think he felt sort of sad but happy at the same time, like sad that Obanan died and yet happy for his mother, it seems kinda twisted and confusing but that's how he felt and I wonder if it was at all hard seeing someone die for the sake of another’s life, and someone that you love.
Hailey,
ReplyDeleteKiyoshi was affected by his mother's point of view and her superstitious ways. When you're constantly surrounded by a certain way of thought, it begins to grow on you. It can become your personal point of view if you let it influence you. This can be both good and bad.
It can be a good thing if the attitude you're being surrounded with is positive. It can help mold you in a way that will strengthen you. On the other hand if you're around a negative and detrimental attitude, you're bound to be harmed. For example, in Kiyoshi's case, he's beginning to worry without any valid cause.
Hello Hailey,
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your observation. I also said that Kiyoshi believed that Obaban was his mothers substitute and that it was a good thing that she was taking his mothers place. Obaban had a long life where as his mother was so young and should be on earth for many more years. It's funny how Kiyoshi did not really seem like a person who would be superstitious, but as soon as his mother got sick, he became more intersted and was investiging on ways to keep his mother alive.
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