Question

What was dr sadao dilemma? Do you agree that his final solution was the best under the circumstances?

Answer 1

Dr. Sadao’s dilemma was: ‘should he save the American POW or not?’ America and Japan at that time were engaged in war. If he helped an American (that too an American soldier), he could be charged with treason. If he would not save the injured POW, he would dishonor Hippocratic pledge. Finally he decided to honor his pledge.

 

Undoubtedly, his final solution under the given circumstances was the best. We can’t say he was treacherous to the country. he did inform General Takima about the presence of the POW at his home. It was the General who omitted to take the necessary action. Sadao did the best by sending the POW to the island from where he escaped.

 

Answer 2

Sadao dilemma is the clash that went on in Dr. Sadao’s mind between his duty as a physician and the duty as a citizen.

So, when his country Japan was at war with America, he had to provide medical assistance to the injured American soldiers who were the enemies of his nation.

Yes, under those circumstances his solution was the best as there can be nothing more important than saving a life.