Fujiko's Sacrifice In Asian Culture
Women’s sacrifices allow for them to contribute to the man’s life because without them, many would not accept their gender role. Fujiko reflects on her life and the events that occurred when she first arrived in America. She felt betrayed because she was told “Hisao had amassed great wealth during his years in America” (225), however later “She reminded herself to behave with dignity no matter what the circumstances. It was a lesson she’d forgotten in her early days in America, but with time she had rediscovered it as something worthy passed down from her grandmother in Kure” (226). Asian culture revolves around honor, which contributes to how one appears in society. Many members of society detach from their identities to ensure happiness to