How does Mishima convey his views on the disparity between the influences of the city and the island? Hayden NganIntroductionToday I will be analyzing how Mishima conveys his views on the disparity between the influences of the city and the island throughout the novel The Sound of Waves.I chose this theme because -Unique concept of close, tight-knit community-Only 1400 inhabitants-Separate, far removed from modern society-Stark contrast to modern world and city life and this is why I believe Mishima makes it such an important theme.It is also interesting how-Mishima draws attention to the theme through several characters (link to characters)-Hiroshi experience in city, thoughts on flashy, superficial sights and sounds-Hatsue and Chiyoko role of women in society, views on themselves and love-Shinji and Yasuo role of men in societyHowever, today I will be focusing specifically on how Mishima uses Shinji and his foil, Yasuo, to convey his ideas on the influence of the city and the island.

BodyShinji vs. YasuoNotes-Use quotes to explain each difference in Shinji and Yasuos attributesHow has Mishima used language to highlight the theme?-Use Mishima uses the word/simile/metaphor/plot device/literary technique _______ to to explain use of languageComparisonsShinjiYasuo

WatchTells time by starsLuminescent watch

ClothesHand-me-down sweaterLeather jacket

ReadingLetters from mother and HatsuePulp magazines

PrideTakes pride in island and seaTakes pride in lack of island influence

MoralityRespectful, moralObjectifying, immoral

Treatment of HatsueDoesnt push HatsueTries to seduce Hatsue

Physical attributesStrong, well-builtRuddy complexion, fat, lazy

Notable situationsRelationshipsHatsue-Yasuo drawing water p85-Shinji meeting at lighthouse in the storm p72Chiyoko-Yasuo meeting at dock p56-Shinji says shes pretty p118Terukichis boat-Why did Mishima make this such an important theme?-Where does Mishima draw attention to the theme? How and why?-How has Mishima used language to highlight the theme?Accessories (clothes, watch)Attitude towards women (mother, Chiyoko, Hatsue)Morality (respectful v objectifying, hard-working v lazy)Role in society (fisherman v business man/rich kid)Body (draft)IslandInnocent sheltered, protected by islandReliant faith in nature and sea, lifestyles attuned to innate connection with natureShinjiYasuo

Does not have a watch, tells time by the starsWatch with luminescent face

Wears hand-me-down sweatersWears a leather jacket

Read mothers and Hatsues letters Hopelessly addicted to pulp magazines

Proud of island, sea only brings the good and right things that the island needspg 53Proud of being able to speak without island dialect

Believing he had penetrated to womans moralistic core, he insisted no further.Slipped off and bought himself a piecepg 60

Doesnt take advantage of HatsueTries to seduce Hatsue by unfair means

Examiners questionsWhy did you choose this theme/motif?What do you find interesting about your chosen theme?How are we first introduced to the theme/motif?Does the theme link with any particular character?Why do you think Mishima made this such an important theme/motif?Where in the novel does Mishima draw the readers attention to the theme/motif? How and why?In what ways has Mishima used language to highlight the theme/motif?