Summary
Kino lives with his family on a farm on the side of a mountain in Japan while his friend, Jiya, lives in the fishing village below. Though everyone in the area has heard of the Tsunami no one suspects that when the next one comes, it will wipe out Jiya’s entire family and fishing village below the mountain. Jiya soon must leave his family behind in order to keep the fisherman traditions alive. Jiya, now orphaned, struggles to overcome his sadness is adopted into Kino’s family. He and Kino live like brothers and Jiya takes on the life of a farmer. .
Even when the wise Old Gentleman offers Jiya a wealthy life at his rich castle, Jiya refuses. Though Jiya is able to find happiness again in his adopted family, particularly with Kino’s younger sister, Setsu, Jiya wishes to live as a fisherman again as he comes of age. When Jiya tells Kino that he wishes to marry Setsu and return to the fishing village, Kino fears that Jiya and Setsu will suffer and it is safer for them to remain on the mountain as a farmer, thinking of the potential consequences should another big wave come. However, Jiya reveals his understanding that it is in the presence of danger that one learns to be brave, and to appreciate how wonderful life can be.
I. Element of the Story
a) Character
Kino- son of the farmer, and older brother of Setsu, lived on a farm That lay on the side of a mountain. Friend of Jiya.
Kino’s mother- helped when the rice seedlings had to be planted and when the grain was ripe and had to be threshed.
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Kino’s fathe – a farmer
Setsu- kino’s youner sister
Jiya- son of the fisher man, live in a small village beside the sea. Kino’s friend. Jiya’s father- he is a fisherman.
Old gentleman- owner of the island where Kino and Jiya spent some time, the owner of the castle which use to be as shelter for those victims of the big wave (tsunami).
The one who wants to adopt Jiya.
Gardener- gardener of the castle owned by the old gentleman.
Manservant – servant of the old gentleman
b)Setting
Japan
Fishing Village
The fishing village sits on a small strip of sand at the foot of the mountain where Kino’s family’s farm is located. The houses in the village do not have windows facing the ocean. They are swept away, out to sea, when the big wave hits the beach.
Kino’s Family’s Farm
Kino’s family’s farm sits on the mountain above the village, overlooking the sea. After the big wave, Jiya lives on the farm with Kino and his family.
Old Gentleman’s Castle
The Old Gentleman’s castle sits on a hill, safe from the big wave. Before the big wave, the Old Gentleman summons the villagers to safety within his walls. He wants Jiya to be his son, and he allows the other orphans to live in the castle outhouses.
II. Plot
a) Exposition (beginning\intro)
Two young boys who live near each other on one of the islands of Japan. Kino is a farmer’s son who lives on the side of a mountain near Jiya’s small fishing village. When not hard at work, both boys spend their free time playing together in the ocean surf, exploring caves, and sneaking glimpses of the rich Old Gentleman who lives on a nearby estate.
b) Complication (problem)
A large wave destroys the fishing village, killing Jiya’s family and wiping out their home. Jiya survives and is taken in by Koni’s family until one day the Old Gentleman offers to take Jiya into his home and raise him as his son in a life of luxury. Now, Jiya must decide whether to stay with Koni and his family, in a life of poverty and uncertainty, or accept the Old Gentleman’s offer of security and luxury. c) Climax
On the threshold Kino and his father talk about what happened to Jiya. His father explained to Kino about the fear of the unknown, he lecture him of bravery in great danger, and the essence of “life is stronger than death”. d) Resolution
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Kino and his family comfort Jiya and help him to move on. Kino’s family adopted Jiya and treat him as a true member of the family. As the old gentleman offered Jiya to be his son; Jiya declined in reason of love and friendship of Kino and his Family.
III. Theme of the story
Life is Stronger than Death
Possibly the most important theme in The Big Wave is the concept that life is stronger than death. This message is repeated numerous times throughout the story as Kino’s father teaches Kino about life, death, fear and recovery from grief. After the big wave kills Jiya’s parents, Kino’s father tells his son that Jiya will learn how to live with his parents’ deaths as part of his life because life is stronger than death. As Jiya’s body begins to heal, Kino’s father notes that his body will also heal his mind and soul because life is stronger than death, even though Jiya is not yet ready to live. This foreshadows the fact that Jiya’s mind and soul will heal, and then, he will be ready to live again.
IV. Morals of the story
It reveals the understanding in the presence of danger that one learns to be brave, and to appreciate how wonderful life can be.
V. Implication to everyday living
I will be brave and learn from my past events and mistakes to face life challenges and mostly appreciate anything may come to me.
