Japanese Values in Art and Literature
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Objective
I can analyze how traditional Japanese values are reflected in specific works of Japanese art and literature.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 5:00Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The scholar sought to purify his mind and body through a personal harae, which involved a pilgrimage to the Hie Shrine.
- 2
Kegare refers to defilement and was considered a major threat to the scholar's spiritual purity, especially association with the sick and deceased.
- 3
The scholar learned that contamination and corruption are different, and true understanding comes from helping others and experiencing one's own journey.
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Practice
10 questions
What is the central conflict the Shinto scholar faces in the story?
Explain the concept of 'harae' as it is presented in the video.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how the Shinto scholar's initial avoidance of 'kegare' and his eventual embrace of helping others reflects traditional Japanese values related to purity, community, and compassion. Provide specific examples from the story to support your answer.”
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