Decent man Quote by Masaji Ishikawa
““A few days after Eiko’s wedding, we learned Young had hanged himself. In his suicide note he wrote: I’ve lost face so much, I can’t live any longer. And so ended the life of a kind and decent man. By the time my father went to see his body, it had already been taken away by the secret police. His wife committed suicide a few days later.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of a Korean War Veteran by Masaji Ishikawa, 1995
A tragic story of honor, shame, and the crushing pressure of societal expectations leading to multiple suicides.
In simple terms: Shame and pressure can drive people to suicide.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address mental health and social stigma.
Themes
honor
shame
mental health
political oppression
family
suicide
Mood
somber
reflective
tragic
Type
historical
personal narrative
cautionary
When to use this quote
- post‑war societies
- families dealing with loss
- mental‑health interventions
- human‑rights advocacy
Key Concepts
cultural stigma
psychological trauma
authoritarian control
Questions to Reflect On
- How does societal pressure affect personal dignity?
- What support could prevent such tragedies?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may oversimplify complex personal motives.
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