'She did not wish to be left alone with the white man.' Why did Hana feel so, despite having studied in America? This was so because-
(a) Being Japanese, it wasn't appropriate to stay on with a stranger.
(b)America and Japan were not allying in the ongoing World War.
(c) He was someone she'd recognized from her post in America.
(d) Her husband had cautioned her against the America,
Answers
Answer:
a) Being Japanese, it wasn't appropriate to stay on with a stranger.
Explanation:
Pearl Buck depicts the servants in a way to convey a message about Japanese people and culture. Japanese people are highly patriotic and love their duties.
The servants, as well as Sadao represented Japanese culture aptly. The servants, though loyal to Dr. Sadao's family, left their jobs because their master had helped the POW, who was the enemy of the nation.
Sadao, reflected his culture by saving the life of the POW. Dr. Sadao also did his duty to the nation by informing General Takima about the American soldier. The General forgot to take action. However, if he had taken action, he would have got him assassinated. Dr. Sadao could no longer wait for the General’s assassins because he did not like the idea of killing someone. Finally, he helped the soldier escape by providing him with a boat and other provisions.
Hana reflected Japanese culture by being a loyal, dutiful, and great wife.
Thus, the doctor as well as the servants are apt symbols of great Japanese culture.