First off, this book is probably in my top three read for any assignment reading ever. I love it!
Anyway, an idea/theme that has been going through my mind during this section of the book is the contrast between strength and weakness. Characters like Mokichi and Ichizo are celebrated for their strength to be subject to immense pain; whereas, Kichijiro is viewed is a sniveling coward for apostatizing in the face of persecution- not only once but twice. Yet, in light of his first act of apostasy, he was accepted and even celebrated as a leader (granted, in another area). Why? Why is he accepted as such? I have no idea, and for some reason I have tons of conspiracy theories rolling through my mind surrounding his involvement in the story.
Personally, my mind is screaming that he is somehow being two-faced with Rodrigues. I feel that he is betraying him somehow. Granted, I am only midway through chapter five (please do not spoil anything in comments if you are ahead), but I feel Kichijiro has a larger role than that which is explicit in the book thus far. I m not sure; something just seems off in regards to his loyalty (maybe it is his double apostate character).
I commented on Abbie George's post.
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