Love and innocence
Nature and setting
Morality and character
Society and tradition
Trivia
100
Why does the author make Shinji and Hatsue fall in love?
To show how love can be strong and good.
100
Why does the author describe the island in detail?
To show how beautiful and calm it is.
100
Why is shinji shown to be a good person?
To show that the audience should be like him.
100
Why does Mishima show that island people follow old customs and respect elders?
to show how tradition shapes peoples lives.
100
Which continent is the least populated?
Antarctica
200
Why is their love not full of drama or fighting?
Because it shows real, honest love.
200
What does the sea mean in the story?
It represents life and challenge
200
Why is Yasuo shown as selfish and rude?
To show the difference between good and bad people.
200
why does the author make shinji poor but honest and hardworking?
To show that being a good person matters more than being rich.
200
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
300
Why do Shinji and Hatsue wait to be together?
To show respect and patience in their love.
300
Why is shinji always working on the ocean?
To show he is strong and connected to nature
300
Why does shinji not make bad choices with hatsue?
To show respect and good morals.
300
why does hatsues father want to choose who she marries?
To show how parents followed tradition and made decisions for their children
300
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri River
400
What is the author saying about love through their struggles?
love always wins even when its hard.
400
Why is the island shown to be better than the city?
It is simple and calm.
400
Why does Terukichi change his mind about shinji?
He sees shinji as a good person.
400
why do villagers spread rumors and resist change?
to show how small traditional societies often fear anything new or different.
400
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
500
Why does their love feel simple and sweet?
It reflects traditional and kind values.
500
Why does the author talk about nature with respect?
To show it is important and/or powerful.
500
What does this book teach about doing the right thing?
Good people are rewarded in the end.
500
Why does MIshima show that shinji and hatsues love stays strong through all the problems?
To show that true love and personal values can overcome the limits of society and tradition.
500
What is the world’s most spoken language by native speakers?
Mandarin Chinese