Patriotism
“Patriotism,” by Yukio Mishima, is a story of the effects of war on a person, his friendship and the country he loves. ... This story illustrates psychological, emotional, and sociological damage war can do to a relationship, love, and patriotism. ... Suicide becomes the ultimate test of ideal patriotism as he says “Tonight I shall cut my stomach. ... Through the character of Shinji and Reiko in “Patriotism,” Mishima makes the psychological, emotional, and sociological statement about the love and happiness of this world, which is totally worthless. The patriotism for country is nothing in front of love and sacrifice for our friends.