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Analysis of a Short Extract from ‘Black Rain’ by Masuji Ibuse
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World Literature Essay Analysis of a Short Extract from 'Black Rain' by Masuji Ibuse Judith Lowson Sevenoaks School Candidate Number 0102 080 Word count: World Lit Essay- Analysis of a short Extract from 'Black Rain' by Masuji Ibuse Ibuse's 'Black Rain' weaves together the stories of several people's experiences following America's deployment of the atomic bomb at Hiroshima. For much of the novel, the story is told through the diaries of these characters, the most important of which is that of Shigematsu, whose niece, Yasuko, hopes to be married once her prospective husband has recognised that she is not suffering from radiation sickness which has affected so many, including Shigematsu himself. There are several themes which run through the novel, as well as images which are referred to again and again, such as the loss of tradition, the Japanese 'never say die' attitude and most obviously the pain and suffering which can be inflicted by this...
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