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In the story "Cranes" by Hwang Sun-won, Songsam was fighting for the North Korean side during the Korean War. His character grapples with the emotional conflict of loyalty to his country and his friendship with a childhood friend, Tok-chae, who is on the opposing side. The narrative explores themes of friendship and the tragic impact of war on personal relationships.
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What side is songsam fighting in Cranes by Hwang Sunwon?
Songsam is on the South Korean side in Cranes:)
For which side in the war is songsam fighting?
to south korea side
Cranes What was songsam relationship with tokchae when they were children?
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.
Who are the main characters in cranes?
Songsam and Tokjae
What was songsams relationship with tokchae when they were children in Cranes?
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.
Why does Songsam make Tokchae flush the cranes?
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.
What does Songsam learn about Tokchae during their walk?
that they were once friends before the civil war tore them apart and the cranes are symbolized as there everlasting freindship
Who are the main characters of cranes by hwang sunwon?
Songsam, Tokchae are the two man characters and there is two support charcters; the old man with a wen and shorty.
Summary of the story Cranes by Hwang Sunwon?
what happens after snogsam tells tokchae ¨Go flush a crane!¨
How conflict is resolved in the story cranes by hwang sun-won?
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.
What is songsam's internal conflict in the story cranes by hwang sunwon?
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 who is tokchae?
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. :-)
