Confessions Of A Mask đź’«
: Kochan feels fundamentally different from his peers, particularly due to his weak physical constitution and his lack of interest in the athletic activities favored by his classmates.
Published in 1949, ( Kamen no Kokuhaku ) is the breakthrough semi-autobiographical novel by Yukio Mishima. It is widely considered a modern classic of Japanese literature, exploring the psychological conflict between a young man's internal desires and the rigid societal expectations of Imperial and post-war Japan . Core Themes and Plot Confessions of a Mask
: The title refers to the false persona Kochan constructs to appear "normal" and masculine to the world, while hiding his homosexuality and dark, violent fantasies. : Kochan feels fundamentally different from his peers,
: To conform, Kochan attempts to court a woman named Sonoko. However, he finds he can only appreciate her aesthetically; his true visceral attraction remains fixed on the masculine form . Literary Significance Core Themes and Plot : The title refers
: The narrative is marked by a fascination with St. Sebastian , martyrdom, and blood, themes that would become hallmarks of Mishima's later works.
The novel follows the protagonist, , as he navigates his development from childhood to early adulthood.
Lanae Rivers-Woods, MAIT
Lanae Rivers-Woods moved to Korea in 2011 where she lives in the countryside with her family, friends, and puppies. She holds a BSSW (Bachelor's of Science in Social Work), a MAIT (Master's of Arts in International Teaching), and registered by the Pyeongtaek Korean Times with the Korean government as a Cultural Expert. Ms. Rivers-Woods used her 15 years experience as a social architect, UX/UI designer, and technology consultant to found South of Seoul in 2015. South of Seoul is a volunteer organization that leverages technological tools to mitigate cultural dissonance in multi-cultural communities. Through South of Seoul, Ms. Rivers-Woods works with independent volunteers, non-profit organizations, businesses, local & federal government, universities, and US military organizations to develop solutions to support English speaking international residents in rural South Korea. Additionally, Ms. Rivers-Woods founded the South of Seoul smart phone app available for Google Play and iPhone. The app provides information a resources for those living and traveling in South Korea. When she isn't in South of Seoul development meetings or working her day job, Ms. Rivers-Woods loves to be outside at skate parks, the beach, or playing in the mountains.
