Rasomon
RASHOMON
The Horror
A horror more terrible then fires - wars - epidemics - or bandits, this overwhelming
horror is the weak character of man, the distrust and selfishness feeding each characters
continual suspicion of his fellow man, always expecting the worst of them. The priest describes
this horrific human trait and the world it creates with but a few lines;
"It's horrible. If men do not tell the truth, do not trust one another,
then the earth becomes hell indeed."
This lack of honesty toward man is shown throughout each characters stories, each unable to talk
about themselves without embellishing, and constantly creating lies to make them feel that they
are better people then they really are. It even shows this need for flattering falsehood going
beyond the grave, as the dead samurai Takehiro holds onto his lies in a vain effort to maintain
what little honor he has left.......
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