Character sketch of Dr. Sadao
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‘The Enemy’ by Pearl S Buck, is the story of a kind, considerate, and Japanese doctor, Sadao Hoki, who loved his profession more than anything else. He is a perfect role model for all the doctors of the world who really upholds the values of his profession. His traditional father had taken great care of his upbringing and instilled in his mind that he had to be a great doctor and surgeon. He sent him to America at the age of 22 to learn medicine. He stayed there for 8 years and observed strict self-discipline. He met Hana, another Japanese girl there and fell in love with her. However, he waited until his father’s approval and married her only after the approval.
The best traits of his personality come to light when risking his own life and the entire family he dares to save an enemy. Japan and America were at war in the World War II. During this one American POW, Tom is washed ashore near his home. Sadao saves him. He faces opposition from his servants but he knows his responsibilities as a doctor. He is a man of clear conscience.
Not only is he a good human being, he is a perfect and skilled doctor also. Genereal Takima had a great faith in him that’s why he offers to help him come out of the trouble the doctor had thrown himself into by helping an enemy.