Sound of Waves Key Passage Analysis
...And he was sure he would have to yield to no one in any test of physical strength. But he could not believe that any of these qualities could possibly touch Hatsue’s heart. (Mishima 33) The above passage expresses Shinji’s thoughts after the first time he meets Hatsue. It tells us more about his life, but most importantly it fits the love theme. Her father wants to find a husband for his daughter and it is clear that Shinji has affinity for Hatsue. However, Shinji underestimates himself and does not believe that she would ever admire an ordinary fisherman. Shinji and Hatsue come from two different worlds. Shinji is a young fisherman that has to support and earn money for his poor family; he is the only support for his mother and his younger brother. They live simple lives without any luxuries. Hatsue is like the opposite pole. Her father, Terukichi Miya...