Clan Sinclair

Tobio sat against the headboard and stared down at Shoyo who slept calmly on his pillow, gently breathing. In this state, his defenses were lowered even as he moved responsively to the lift of Tobio’s hand. The hand brushed hair away from fluttering eyelids and proceeded to move back and forth. The hair was fluffy. Tobio combed locks and untangled small knots though there were little to be found. Had there been more, Shoyo would have awakened in an instant. He was tender headed; Tobio had learned

While reading the story of Gengi there were many moments of total confusion. The only way to get a clear understanding of exactly what events happened in the story there was a lot of reading the story over and over. The obsession of Gengi sparked from believing Fujitsubo looks like his mom. From the beginning of the text Gengi is seen as a smart fine young man with flawless looks. In the eyes of many people Gengi cannot do no wrong I beg the differences. Throughout the text Gengi treats his wife

The Tale of Genji is a work of Japanese literature written by Murasaki, Shibiku in the early 11th century CE. Many scholars and critics consider it to be the first great novel, though some insist that the term “novel” is not fitting due to its origins in western culture.(Murasaki 15) The author’s actual name went unrecorded, which was not uncommon for women of the upper-class during the Heian period. The name Murasaki, Shibiku is more of a nickname or pseudonym than anything else; “Shibuku” meaning

Based on Murasaki’s advanced poetic style, The Tale of Genji receive its legitimate place as a canon of world literature. It was placed as “the earliest example of a realistic novel” about appropriate manners and feelings in a high society (Shirane). We must first take a look at what is considered appropriate during this period. The Heian court system is the main arena of the story. This culture is not based on the usual content of conquest and nobility, but focuses more on the lords and ladies using

“The Tale of Genji” often confronts the modern reader with a quandary of morality and ethics through the protagonist’s domineering pursuit of what he regards as the ultimate wife. Murasaki, one who has barely reached puberty. Also, causing tension among the complex narrative interplay is the conflict between Japanese Buddhist customs as portrayed in the story with Genji’s identity crisis.. He seems to overthrow what would constitute modern moral sensibilities at the expense of insatiable sexual

Date an illiterate girl. The concept seems simple, blunt, and to the point, but the statement itself isn’t something anyone ever expects to hear. That being said, in “You Should Date an Illiterate Girl” by Charles Warnke, that’s exactly what he does. In other words, Warnke enforces the idea that the illiterate girl, or as he refers to her, the girl who doesn’t read, should be the girl that guys date. Warnke provides a lengthy explanation as to why the illiterate girl is better by basically outlining

After the reign of the Tang Dynasty, the influence of the Chinese was nearing its completion, both in religion and culture. The following years spanning 794 to 1185 was known as the Heian period. The Heian period can be classified into 3 distinct phases over its four centuries. Early Heian (794-951), Middle Heian or Fujiwara (951-1086), and Late Heian or Insei (1086-1185). During the Early Heian Period the shift in power from Buddhist community back to the Aristocratic families is fully realized

his arm. Muna sets out to find his father after only knowing this little information about him. Muna was also told that his father was a Heike warrior, which brings up this conflict between two feuding clans. During this time period in Japan there was a conflict between the Heike and the Genji clans. The reason behind their fighting is because of the conflict over political power of Japan. Muna embarks on his journey

The Heian Period of Japan cannot be discussed without mention of the Fujiwara clan, who dominated from 930-1072 (Schirokauer,et al). The dominance of the Fujiwara can be attributed largely to strategic marriage politics. Though marriage was often crucial in securing power, it was a much less official affair then its modern day counter

BOOK REPORT: THE DIARY OF LADY MURASAKI SHIKIBU The author who brought to us The Tale of Genji, a novel now regarded as the first written novel in history, left behind an arguably more treasurable artifact: a diary that opens a window into history. The Diary of Lady Murasaki by Lady Murasaki Shikibu gives the reader a glimpse of the imperial court during eleventh century Japan and presents the past in an illuminated vision. Being an attendant in the imperial court, Lady Murasaki is frequently