Write 5 pages thesis on the topic role of flatfish in the novel when i whistle.

Write 5 pages thesis on the topic role of flatfish in the novel when i whistle. The paper tells that Flatfish is the representative of the old Japan where morality and simplicity were valued the most. The simplicity of life in pre-war Japan is reflected from the episode where Flatfish’s pen is mentioned. Flatfish values his pen very much. It means the whole world to him. A trivial thing like the pen becomes the symbol of simplicity of life in the past. Both Ozu and Flatfish value and respect the moral standards. At rush hours they keep a distance between themselves and the girls. If the girls slowed down, the boys would also slow down. If they moved fast, the boys would also move fast.

The writer uses various techniques to highlight the difference between the pre and post war Japan. Ozu is more connected with people such as Flatfish. He remembers him even in his last days when his memory is fading. Where Ozu remembers the smell of Flatfish one begins to wonder if Eiichi would remember any such thing in his last days. Right after we see Eiichi’s strong desire for self-advancement we are presented with Ozu’s strong relationship with Flatfish. Ozu remembers the treasured moments that he has shared with his friend. Eiichi probably would not have any such moments to remember.

in conclusion, the role of Flatfish was to serve as a foil to Eiichi. Flatfish represents the pre-war life of morality and values in Japan. Eiichi represents a man of the modern materialistic world. Through Flatfish Endo has successfully highlighted the theme of change so much evident through the contrast of the older and modern generation.