Clan Sinclair

The Momoyama period was a turning point between the Middle Ages in Japan. This period began by the overthrow of the Ashikaga Shogunate who was the ruler during the Muromachi period, in the late 15th century. During the Muromachi period, Japan was experiencing violent conflicts over territory and power. In 1573 Oda Nobunaga became the ruler and with him was the birth of the short-lived Momoyama period; only three warlords seized power during that time . Even though, the Momoyama was a brief period

“The Tale of Heike” centers around the war between two clans, the Taira or Heike in the story and the Minamoto or known as Genji in the story in the 1100s. The work is often equated to other historical pieces of work such as the Iliad, the general plot of the work revolves around aspects of warrior culture and Japan during the medieval age. Since the piece was like other historical epic poems, there is not single author and the story has evolved being passed down through an oral culture before finally

much of her young self. Perhaps unbeknownst to her, the one thing they truly have in common is too much ambition. Alastair’s health soon withered and it was now apparent that Blane will soon have to ascend and take over the control of the Campbell Clan. In one of the festivities held to honor him as the incoming chief, Duff appeared in the

emperor claimed sovereignty over most territory of Japanese islands”. It was also stated in the same source that members of the “High Court Nobility were recruited among Junior and imperial family”. This tells us that the members of the prestigious clan in the period should have a powerful and strong family background which Genji did not have. Also it is stated in the same source that “holders of the aristocratic ranks enjoyed special legal and economic privileges.” It shows us how the great power

1. Lady Murasaki wanted to compare and contrast between these characters since Genji seems the one sharing his opinions on fictional novels to nonfictional novels that affects their society as Tamakatsura read her fictional novel. The rehetorical effect of the novel’s main male character making these arguments while she is reading a novel. 2. According to Genji, a fictional narrative gives us contradictory, emotional, and somewhat intellectual reactions. 3. The connection that Genji draw between

Buddhism in the Tale of Genji My interpretation of Buddhism in the Tale of Genji is that the nobles sought after a religion of least resistance, in terms of guiltless religion. Lady Murasaki portrayed Genji as a man on a pursuit of stratification and enlightenment, this coincides well with Buddhism. For instance, Genji would consult monks in times of strife and conflict. Buddhism in the Heian Period gave means for the nobles to have a religious back bone of counsel, personal enlightenment, rituals

Genji and his love with Fujitsubo Lady, Yugao and Murasaki Genji is the main character in a Japanese classical work “The Tale of Genji”, which is considered the world’s first psychological novel written by Japanese novelist Murasaki Shikibu during the Heian period. Using extended prose narrative, Murasaki Shikibu portrays Genji’s romances, usually tragic, with different women in his life. Among all the women Genji has a romance with, there are three special women, Fujitsubo Lady, Yugao and Murasaki

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7). This week I attended my cousins wedding in Boston, Massachusetts, during this time I was asked many questions along the lines of “What are you going to do in college?” “What are you studying?” “Would you like some wine?” etc… At first it was really discouraging because I am only a freshman in highschool, I don’t know what I’m doing, but they want you to know. After answering all those questions (yes

The Heian Period began when the emperor Kammu moved the capital of Japan from Nara, and Heian-Kyo in 794. Its government was run by a family of wealthy, noble aristocrats called the Fujiwara family. This family was very respected, and ruled for over 300 years. Medieval Europe began from the fall of the Western Roman Empire and lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. Medieval Europe used a feudal system to do their government, and it was often unfair. The Heian Period and Medieval Europe took

The Heian period of Japanese history exhibits the peak of original Japanese literature and art. As Chinese influence dwindled, Japan’s cultural voice emerged through its newly-made religious doctrines and painting styles. Amongst this 12th century Japanese renaissance came Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji, a fifty-four chapter novel written in the onna-e, feminine style of expression. Throughout the story, Prince Hikaru Genji, his wife Princess Nyosan, and many other characters interact through