In Cranes by Hwang Sun-Won, Songsam and Tokchae were childhood friends who played together. As adults, Tokchae is a prisoner and Songsam is an officer.
In Cranes by Hwang Sun-Won, Songsam and Tokchae were childhood friends who played together. As adults, Tokchae is a prisoner and Songsam is an officer.
In the story, Songsam makes Tokchae flush the cranes to demonstrate the power of life and the importance of the cranes as symbols of hope and renewal. By forcing Tokchae to flush the cranes, Songsam aims to highlight the futility of violence and the shared humanity between them, despite their opposing sides in the conflict. This act serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty of life amidst the harsh realities of war. Ultimately, it underscores the theme of reconciliation and the possibility of peace.
Tokchae is Songsam's (main character) childhood friend, who had stayed back at his home town with his father because they didn't want to leave the crops that are ready to be harvested during the split of North & South Korea. Songsam is escorting Tokcahe, after Tokchae had gotten into "trouble", but later finds Tokchae had no bad attentions and let him go, Symbolizing the crane in the flashback. Tokchae knew he was going to get killed so he mine as well try to get away from the other army officials like Songsam. :-)
that they were once friends before the civil war tore them apart and the cranes are symbolized as there everlasting freindship
Songsam, Tokchae are the two man characters and there is two support charcters; the old man with a wen and shorty.
Songsam's decision to help Tokchae escape is related to his memory of Tokchae giving him chestnuts because it symbolizes their friendship and bond from childhood. Songsam's act of kindness towards Tokchae is influenced by their shared past and his desire to show gratitude for Tokchae's previous generosity towards him. This memory serves as a reminder of the humanity and compassion that exist between them, despite the circumstances they find themselves in.
Songsam is on the South Korean side in Cranes:)
what happens after snogsam tells tokchae ¨Go flush a crane!¨
Songsam and Tokjae
Songsam's internal conflict is solved when he unties Tokchae's hands and frees him so that they can play as kids again. His conflict within himself was more or less wether he was going to take his old childhood best friend to his death or not.
In the story "Cranes" by Hwang Sun-won, the conflict is resolved through a moment of understanding and forgiveness between the two childhood friends, Tokchae and Songsam. Despite their opposing positions during the Korean War, they are able to look beyond their differences and empathize with each other's situation, ultimately choosing friendship and reconciliation over enmity. This resolution highlights the power of human connection and empathy in overcoming conflict.
In the story "Cranes" by Hwang Sun-won, Tokchae's relationship with his father is complex and marked by tension stemming from their differing political beliefs. Tokchae, who has become a supporter of communism, faces a deep emotional conflict as he grapples with his father's traditional values and the ideological divide created by the Korean War. Despite the strain, there is an underlying bond of love and respect, which is poignantly illustrated in their final moments together, highlighting the sacrifices made in the name of loyalty and familial duty. Ultimately, their relationship reflects the broader themes of conflict and reconciliation within the story.