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 Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:22 pm
For my English class, we have to write a historical fiction short story. Many people chose things from WWII, but I decided to go from a different angle. Instead of the USA, Germany, and military attention from my class, why not use my bit of my knowledge and intrest in Japan and take it from a civilian's point of view? So, that's what I'm doing--a hibakusha from Hiroshima (an atomic bomb survivor).
Just one problem--I'm having a heck of a time finding out about Japanese culture in the WWII era. I'm not sure how to describe the school the girl goes to, what they wore, what her life at home was like, or anything. When I go to the library tomorrow, I'll look for some books, but here at home and online, I've found little.
Don't know if you guys can help, but if you know anything or have any ideas on how to work around this problem (less desription? better search tips?), they are very, very appreciated. Thanks for reading ^^
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Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:38 pm
I know a bit about Hiroshima - I did a project in seventh grade. Most of what I know is just about some of the reconstruction and stuff they went through. Atomic poisoning too, but that's pretty gruesome. I could give you some info about that, but not the day-to-day life...
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:51 pm
Thanks =3 But, I think I'm all set on that (for now, anyways). I hope you don't mind if I have some questions later, though.
And, as of now, I'm just going with my imagination. I talked to my English teacher about it, so I think it's OK (but not too historically accurate).
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:38 pm
I know it's WAAAYYYYY late right now, but I can give you my two bits worth if you'd like...
Japan was very militaristic. Although they had largely industrialized, cultural traditions and attitudes had been preserved. It was a very closed socioty, very nationalistic.
The emperor was viewed as a god, so holy that to look at a picture might blind one.
Women deferred to their husbands, children to their fathers. All the traditions of respect and subjugation were firmly in place.
Bushido (The way of the warrior) was very much a living code, hence the whole kamikazi thing. It was an honor to be able to die for one's country like that, and unspeakably shameful to refuse.
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:24 am
I'm pretty sure she already knew all of that lili...
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 2:58 pm
I pretty much did, but thanks for taking the time to answer smile And a refresher every once and awhile doesn't hurt!
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 12:58 pm
Hermonie Urameshi I'm pretty sure she already knew all of that lili... In that case, I apologise most profusely for my redundancy and shall work with great fervor to strengthen my psychic abilities so that I can know whether or not you alread know something and avoid a future incident such as this.
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