Directions: Read the selection carefully using different types of reading approach and write a close analysis and interpretation in the short story entitled “Stories of Nature from Japan” by Nitin Das. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

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Stories of Nature from Japan

by Nitin Das

At the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan was a dense forest that was home to many

animals. A group of samurai warriors passing by decided to cut down the forest and

make place for a training ground for martial arts. But a monk who lived in a secluded

monastery nearby objected. Since the Samurai could not fight the monk, they decided on

a simple competition to end the argument. The Samurai and the monk would race to the

top of Mt. Fuji and the person who lost would have to leave.

The samurai chose their fittest soldier and next morning both the monk and the

soldier set off from the base of Mt Fuji to reach its summit. The samurai being young

and energetic quickly took the lead. For a while the going was easy, but soon he found

his path blocked by thick forests that cut into his flesh when he tried to pass. But the

Samurai used his sword and cut his way up. He climbed hurriedly but his path was

blocked by steep rocks.

The samurai shed his heavy armour and sword and began to climb. He climbed for

hours even though the way kept getting tougher. Soon he found himself hanging from a

precipice with no way to go further. Many hours passed and by the next morning the

Samurai’s strength was completely drained. He was about to let go of his hold and fall

down to his death, when a hand reached out from above and pulled the Samurai up.

The grateful Samurai was surprised to see that it was the monk who had saved his

life. The Samurai was ashamed and he asked the monk how he had managed to climb

up so fast. The monk explained that when you climb a mountain, you don’t make your

own path, but you let the mountain show you the path.

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