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Vistas: The Enemy cheat sheet
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Chapter 17The Enemy
Duty as a doctor vs loyalty to the nation.
1. About
Author: Pearl S. Buck. Set in Japan during World War II.
2. Summary
- Dr Sadao Hoki and his wife Hana find a wounded American prisoner of war on the beach.
- Sheltering him is treason, yet Sadao operates and saves his life.
- Servants leave in protest; Sadao tells the General, who promises to have assassins kill the man but forgets.
- Sadao helps the American escape by boat to a nearby island.
3. Characters
Dr Sadao
skilled surgeon torn between duty and patriotism.
Hana
compassionate wife.
The General
selfish; needs Sadao for his own health.
4. Themes
- humanity over hatred
- professional ethics
- patriotism
5. Key Points
- Sadao studied in America.
- Humanity wins over racial prejudice.
- The General's self-interest is ironic.
- Moral conflict is the core.
Remember: Sadao & Hana | American POW | escape by boat
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