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The general wanted Dr. Sadao to combine the German ruthlessness with the American sentimentality. Then only he would be able to turn over the prisoner for execution and yet not murder the general while he was being operated. His unusual sense of humour made him say this to Sadao.
Dr. Sadao Hoki was a Japanese doctor who treated a wounded American soldier during World War II in the short story "The Enemy" by Pearl S. Buck. Despite the soldier being considered an enemy, Dr. Hoki's dedication to his profession and ethical values compelled him to save the soldier's life.
the cilmax of the enemy story is when the messenger come to Sadao's house
Dr. Sadao is a skilled Japanese surgeon dedicated to his work and the well-being of his patients. He faces a moral dilemma when he discovers an American soldier washed ashore near his home during World War II. Despite his duty to his country, Dr. Sadao chooses to save the soldier's life, showcasing his compassion and inner conflict with the values of war.
Two things happened on the day the letter was typed. The cook, the gardener and Yumi had packed up their belongings and left together. Though the servants cried, Hana put up a brave front. The second thing that happened was the arrival of a messenger to tell Sadao that he had been called to the palace as the general was in pain again.
The reward that sadao received was that the prisoner of war , Tom , had found a Korean boat to rescue him from the island which he had been sent to by Sadao. Sadao concluded that tom had escaped safely as he did not see any spot of black in the twilighted sea that night.
Dr. Sadao was also famous as a scientist because he had perfected a discovery which could render wounds entirely clean. He was really skilled at work. The only reason he was not sent abroad is due to the health of the General.
Sadao decided to treat the injured man because of his sense of duty as a doctor to help anyone in need of medical assistance. Despite the man being an enemy, Sadao believed in upholding his medical ethics and providing care to those who require it.
In reference to the story: The Enemy by Pearl S Buck Sadao's father was a very strict man with firm belief in Japanese superiority. Since Sadao had met Hana at his professor's dinner party in America, there was reasonable doubt in Sadao's mind that Hana could belong to a mixed race. Sadao knew his father would not approve of any relationship with someone from a different race and being an obedient son he decided to confirm Hana's descent as a pure Japanese. That's why Sadao waited to fall in love with Hana,
Hana and Dr. Sadao contemplated the morality and consequences of helping the wounded American soldier they found washed up on the shore. They were torn between the duty to save a life and the potential repercussions of going against their country during wartime.
Sadao was not able to ask the General about the assassins because he realized that the General might be involved or have knowledge of the assassination plot. Sadao did not want to endanger his family by exposing his suspicion or getting involved in political matters beyond his control.
Sadao Hasegawa has written: 'Sadao Hasegawa Paintings and Drawings'