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The theme of "The Spider's Thread" by Akutagawa Ryunosuke revolves around the concepts of redemption, salvation, and the possibility of forgiveness even for those who have committed grave sins. Through the story of the criminal Kandata, it examines the idea of repentance and the potential for individuals to attain salvation through sincere efforts to change their ways.

The main characters in "The Grove" by Ryunosuke Akutagawa are the woodcutter and a monk. The story revolves around their encounter at a remote temple during a snowstorm, where they discuss a mysterious and haunting event that occurred in the grove. The woodcutter is the protagonist who recounts the chilling tale, while the monk plays a significant role in the unfolding of the story's moral dilemma.

Kimi Komashaku has written:

'Yoshiya Nobuko'

'Akutagawa Ryunosuke no sekai'

'Zatsumin no tamashii'

'Murasaki Shikibu no messeji'

A ruined city gate