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Japanese Literature

Japanese literature from Medieval times are strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism. "Characters are usually priests, travelers, or ascetic poets. Japan experienced many civil wars which led to the development of a warrior class, and subsequent war tales, histories, and related stories. Is notable for its insights into life and death, simple lifestyles, and redemption through killing." credit to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_literature
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//"HOW TWO BROTHERS, MEN OF INDIA, CARRIED GOLD THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS"//


 * The story, to me, is like a folk tale. There are two travelers(as the background said)that set off on a journey through the mountains. They both have 1,000 taels of gold. Greed runs through their minds and they both want to kill each other. When they came upon a river the older sibling threw his gold into it. The younger sibling questioned him and he threw his gold into the river as well.
 * The story is representing the greed of people when it comes to __**//gold//**__, power, or fame.[In this case, gold.] The characters would sacrifice each other for the wealth of themselves.
 * My feelings about this piece are positive because I think it proves a good point to anyone who would sacrifice another for the wealth of themselves.
 * My results from this research are that I learned that stories like that can prove a really good point or life lesson for anyone who takes the time to read it.

-Kayli