The Enemy

Dive into 'The Enemy' by Pearl S. Buck! Challenge students with questions on moral dilemmas, characters, and plot.

.When Sadao and his wife first find the white man why do they decidenot to throw him back into the sea? He was a prisoner of war. He was very young. He was wounded. He was American. The moral dilemma in the story is humanitarian values Vs. patriotism. Explain this dilemma. Who represents each side? Loyalty to the country The desire to save life PATRIOTISM HUMANISM Japan is at war. His desire to save life as a doctor. Harboring an enemy is treason. What drives him? Compassion, ego, challenge, humanity Hate for all other races is instilled so deeply in the mind of the people that it’s part of their culture. Exposure to another country and culture (America). Dr. Sadao’s background: his nationalism, the tremendous influence of his father and his duty as a citizen Modern education. His words are not in harmony with his actions (he calls the prisoner “my friend”.) The Hippocratic Oath – duty to help people regardless of their race, color or religion. .Why does Sadao say at the beginning of the story that"He had met Hana in America, but he had waited to fall inlove with her until he was sure she was Japanese."? He wanted to get to know her first. He was too busy studying to fall in love. He wanted his father to approve of her. He wanted to meet her family When the servants first realize that thewounded American is in the house, they (–). feel sorry for him go to the police offer to help him are frightened What does Sadao learn about from his father? He learns about (–). American culture medicine army life Japanese values Sadao's father sent him to America because he wanted Sadao to (–). find a wife get a good education learn American values earn a lot of money . Why did a messenger come to Sadao's house? To help Sadao and Hana To take him to the General To kill the prisoner To talk to the servants The General can't let Sadao be arrested because (–). they are close friends Sadao was trained in America he trusts Sadao as a doctor Sadao has to cure Tom