Buried Quote by Masaji Ishikawa
““I buried him on the far side of the mountain in Dong Chong-ri, facing south toward the sea. That way he could see South Korea, his mother country. His funeral was a perfunctory affair in the administration office of the factory where I worked. I didn’t know where Eiko was, so I couldn’t even tell her of our father’s death. I sent Hifumi a telegram, but she didn’t arrive in time. My father had so many friends over the cours””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Guest, by Masaji Ishikawa, 1975
A son reflects on his father's death, the distance from home, and the emptiness of official rituals.
In simple terms: Grief and disconnection from homeland.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge loss and seek personal closure.
Themes
grief
family
displacement
memory
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
narrative
personal
When to use this quote
- funeral planning
- family communication
- cultural identity
- war aftermath
Key Concepts
nostalgia
mortality
bureaucracy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor loved ones when distance separates you?
- What rituals give you genuine comfort?
A Different Perspective
Official ceremonies may not capture personal sorrow.
