Enemy

Question 1

author

Answer 1

Pearl S. Buck

Question 2

what does the chap stress on?

Answer 2

The author stresses on the fact that humanity requires one to overcome prejudices and hatred especially against one’s enemies.

Question 3

Dr Sadao

Answer 3

• trained by teh Americans.
• Dedicated surgeon and doctor
• kind, prejudiced against the white man.

Question 4

Hana

Answer 4

She is the Wife of Dr. Sadao
- They met in America and became friends and got married in Japan.
- Balanced woman
- Stands with her husband
- responsible
- dignified
and graceful

Question 5

Tom

Answer 5

He is an American prisoner of war.
- Strong will power

Question 6

General Takima

Answer 6

He is a famed Japanese war hero.
- He is selfish, careless and ruthless.

Question 7

Yumi

Answer 7

• The servant looked after Dr Sadao and Hana’s children.
• Loves children, loyal to the country, prejudiced against white men.

Question 8

Domestic servants

Answer 8

A cook, a gardner and a caretaker.
- Loyal to the country and prejudiced against white men.

Question 9

sadao’s solution

Answer 9

Dr Sadao’s final plan To help the personal escape to the nearby island from where he could flee in a Korean fishing boat was the best possible solution.

Question 10

How is the theme of racism reflected in the story

Answer 10

• Because of the stress also thou’s father on “purity of race” and traditionalism, Sadao didn’t start a relationship with Hannah because he was sure that she “had been feared in her race”.

Question 11

Why did the messenger come to Doctor Sadao?

Answer 11

Shadow was being called to the palace to treat the ailing general.

Question 12

How did Hannah help Dr Sadao during the operation

Answer 12

• Sadao asked her to fetch towels.
• He asked her to help him to turn the wounded man.
• he asked her to administer an anesthetic to the wounded white man, if required. He also instructed her to soak cotton with the anaesthetic and hold it near his nostrils.

Question 13

why was Sadao irritable and impatient with his patient?

Answer 13

So thou heard Hannah vomiting in the garden. Distress and inability to go out to her at once made him impatient and irritable with his patient he was faced with the dilemma of whether he was doing the right thing in treating the patient who had caused so much inconvenience.

Question 14

blood as symbol

Answer 14

The symbolism of blood is expansive
- Blood can also be symbolically a representative of the poison of nationalistic pride that is passed among like racism and prejudice.

Question 15

How is the “Fog” Symbolic?

Answer 15

• The fog which appears right before the American soldier shows up, symbolizes Sadao and Hana’s predicament and the lack of clarity concerning what they should do with the man on the beach. It might also symbolize secrecy.