Japanese culture is one of the most well appreciated yet,...

Japanese culture is one of the most well appreciated yet, sometimes intriguing and difficult to understand in comparison to certain other cultures. The differences between men and women, different religious ideologies and many symbolic beliefs are characteristics that makes this a culture of world-wide study by many people from other parts of the world. Because of its complexity to understand and learn, Japanese culture not only reflects this major differences in the present day, but it follows the tradition of the ancient culture. In fact, the author of The Sound of Waves, Yukio Mishima enhances the habits of the right and unique ways of this old culture in his main characters and there, touches several important themes found throughout†¦show more content†¦They were considered inferiors in relation to men although they also participated in the sea world, â€Å"even for a mother who was a veteran among diving women this twilight world of the sea’s bottom was the wor ld of women† (68) but always treated as inferiorities. Therefore, his ideology of gender roles reflects the theme of sexism on the island. By setting women apart from the men, he strategically identifies his stance on the gender hierarchy, both in his world and the society on the island of Uta-Jima. Mishima relates the word ‘strong’ to males and ‘weak’ to females, as an stereotypical concept, even though masculinity seen through power and bravery is developed throughout the novel to fight for an â€Å"award† that is called Hatsue. As stated before, men in this book were superior to women, but that they feel superior for then achieve a reward, a prize, makes them look even less superior because they just pursue and fight for one thing in life: find the perfect wife. Even though, Mishima does not hesitate in showing that men are stronger than women; but men that surrender and mourn are seen as cowards. â€Å"Although Shinji was ready to faint with fatigue, his masculine energy still maintained him† (165). This stereotype is a perfect sign to prove again how sexism appears in the book and once again, stereotypes are another way to portray gender roles, as the role of a man isShow MoreRelatedMary and Max9879 Words   |  40 Pagesdistant and her alcoholic, kleptomaniac mother provides no support. The closest thing she has to a friend is the man for whom Mary collects mail, Len Hislop, a World War II veteran who lost his legs as a prisoner of war and has developed agoraphobia. 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