Thursday, February 8, 2007

Snow Falling on Cedars

This topic talks about crime, love and mystery. First, on an island northwest of Seattle in the U.S.A. after World War II. In the novel’s plot, Kabuo is a murder suspect the deceased, because he has ownership problem with Carl. Kabuo’s wife met Ishamel in the court. They were lovers before. Ishamel is a reporter. Now Ishamel has encountered some problems because he found some clues that might help Kabuo.

The personalities of Ishamel in this story are so complicated and conflicting. He is loving and undivided for Hatsue but their affection is opposed by Hatsue’s mother. After he broke up with Hatsue, he became upset and despaired to face his life. Before, Ishmael is a nice person to others, and his father and he are friendly to Japanese but they lost a lot of business from white people for that. Therefore, they have always faced a dilemma between the Japanese people and the Americans. He is a kind, smart and friendly man. Now he must face to this kind of situation. What is he going do?

1 comment:

Jessica said...

So what do you think Ishmael will do? And what would the right choice be, in your opinion? You summarized the first half of the story well.