Jornal Entry Two

Journal Entry No. 2 (The Interview)

i.  Explain why Brigadier Mason and Hiro have respect towards each other eventhough they are on a different sides of war?

ii. Imagine that you are Jamie. Write a short poem about your feelings/experience towards war.


Answer

i. Brigadier Mason and Hiro have respect towards each other eventhough they on a different sides of war because they both understand a terms called duty. In the military, duty is the prioritize responsibility. So, it is possible for Brigadier Mason to respect and understand Hiro's duty because Hiro only doing his duty as an interrogator. Other than duty, the bravery shown by Brigadier Mason earned him Hiro's respect. Although all kinds of physical and psychological methods done, Brigadier Mason still stand upright on his belief. He was innocent. It is proven when Hiro shook Brigadier Mason's hand and said it was an honor to meet a brave man like Mason himself. Then, they both bowed formally each other. The bowed also represent the respect on both of the characters. Brigadier Mason bowed to show his respect on Hiro's culture, eventhough he was an Englishman. He understand and respect the culture, show the formallity by performing the Japanese bow. This action made Hiro impress on Brigadier Mason's personality and created a great kind of mutual respect. Their respect did not finished after the Allied victory in World War Two. Hiro send Mason an invitation letter, invitation to his execution event. Mason granted Hiro's request by present at the event. They both honored to be present on that event because of courage shown by Mason during his captivity as PoW and Hiro was honored to see the bravest man, Mason to present on his last day. They both gained mutual respect in the time of war by understanding each others duty and personality.

ii. War is pain
    Many men wanted to join in
    Fighting as the main
    And death is certain.

    War is slave
    That was told by Leutanant Dave
    From city to cave
    He fights to be brave.

    War is destruction
    Mens bringing ammunition
    Broadcasted on television
    Not be seen by Mason.