Break the Precept
About This Novel
The protagonist Segawa Umatsu is an elementary school teacher with a Burakumin background. In order not to be abandoned by society, he concealed his origin. Uchimatsu has progressive ideas, hates evil forces, sympathizes with the weak, and worships Inoko Rentaro, a thinker who was also a tribesman. He was inspired by Rentaro's writings and wanted to challenge society and bravely reveal his identity, but he was afraid of this ruthless society. As a result, I feel conflicted and full of annoyance and distress. His progressive tendencies and popularity among students aroused the suspicion and hatred of the principal, who attempted to squeeze Chou Song out using insidious means. After Rentaro was killed by a political enemy, Usomatsu made up his mind to reveal his origins and asked the students to forgive him for concealing his behavior. Although he broke the rules, he was not accepted by the society at that time. With the encouragement and comfort of his lover Shiho, Usomatsu is determined to start a new life in North America...
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