Expressions of Patriotism shown in Yukio Mishima's "Patriotism".
When one thinks of patriotism one may think of the love of one's country that can be often symbolized by the hanging of a flag or the singing of a national anthem. Many other people show the love of their country by joining the armed forces or even running for a political office. In Yukio Mishima's "Patriotism", love of the country is symbolized through a female's submission to a male in a relationship and through a patriotic suicide. .
Love of the country was symbolized by the submissiveness of the woman to her husband. In order to show love for the country, one must be submissive and willing to go to great lengths as in any relationship. Reiko recognized the fact that her husband was the head and she had to show respect just as she would to her country. "Not once did Reiko contradict her husband, nor did the lieutenant ever find reason to scold his wife." As if the country was her husband, Reiko asked permission to participate in the activity that would prove her loyalty--death. "I ask permission to accompany you." Reiko submissiveness is proven when she kills herself.
Love of the country is symbolized through death. The greatest way to show one's love for a country is to give his life. The lieutenant loved his country so much that he would kill himself to prove it. "Tonight I shall cut my stomach." He felt that committing suicide for the love of his country was just as great an act as dying in battle. "It was a death of no less degree and quality than death in the front line. It was his conduct on the battlefield that he was now to display." The Lieutenant thought that it was courageous to die for his country. "It called for a resolution equal to courage to enter battle.".
Love of the country was symbolized through the sexual relationship of man and woman. Sexual intimacy is sacred and an enduring experience.
No matter where one looks there is some sign of patriotism. ... These different expressions of patriotism and the rise of patriotism have had many effects on the United States. ... Hence, there are many different acts of patriotism. For starters, patriotism is seen all across the country. ... In conclusion, American patriotism is back. ...
The patriotism in our country is greater than I can ever remember. ... Being united as a nation is a way of patriotism. ... Patriotism has spread like a wildfire throughout the nation. ... The great number of flags being displayed around the towns magnify the expression of the unbounded pride of America. ... America has gained the salvation of patriotism....
"Patriotism" Yukio Mishima could not have chosen a better title for his story, "Patriotism." Mishimas characters demonstrate his idea of patriotism. ... Death becomes the ultimate test of patriotism. ... While Reiko considered their solely materialistic value, "the expressions on the small animals faces grew even more lost and forlorn." ... This is a story of patriotism and a love story. ...
The most common form of expression on a message board is to simply start a topic about a subject, or a question, and wait for others to respond to it. In Figure 1 there is an example of a post I made on the Sparta message board, asking a question about people's thoughts on the phrase "Patriotism breeds Racism". ... There seemed to be some confusion over the word Patriotism, and what exactly I meant by it, but I think most people understood that I did really mean nationalism. In one reply you can see they referred to an online dictionary for the terminology of patriotism, and further cl...
Many respected the flag but not all wanted to be part of so much patriotism. Even though the flag took a new respect after 9/11, there were still those who refused to participate in the new patriotism associated with the flag. ... She still thought that some would go overboard using that flag but she realized that some people felt protected with it, because it represented freedom of expressions to them and solidarity. ... I have always seen it like the liberty of our expression, and I respect it. ... We all may have different views towards the American flag but that's what America is bas...
This pluralism is not merely a matter of multi-ethnicity, it is also a matter of political expression and understanding. ... The notion of patriotism ranks highly among the exceptional aspects of America. As it stood in the past and remains largely to this day, "the only emotion that made for unity was patriotism", indeed, to "make a religion out of citizenship". And while America continues to seek full solidarity, throughout its history patriotism has been "essentially a holding action while the country [waits] for the stronger solidarity of nationalism". ... Americans continue to yearn for ...
This stirred patriotism and induced hate towards the enemy, such as Emmanuel Goldstein as his name implies, is of Jewish origin. ... This newspapers was sent out to the citizens to induce patriotism and hate towards the enemy. ... Also by introducing the thought police, it meant that eventually no one could commit a thought crime due to the telescreens that kept track of your facial expressions and movements. ...
The ad with the Clydesdales paying tribute to New York City, Respect, was clearly made to wake the patriotism in all the American viewers. ... The two main expressions would patriotism and tradition, which are two very strong and effective words in the American society. ... All ads does a good job of communicating why you should buy Budweiser; To have a good (funny) time, and to salute the traditions and patriotism in America. ...
In a November editorial printed in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dan Landis said about children, "The patriotism shown by these small acts is an important element of their upbringing". ... Singing "God Bless America" or reciting the pledge of Allegiance is a show of patriotism and not a display of an individual's religious belief. ... They are symbols of national faith and patriotism and not expressions of religion. ...
