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In Chapter Thirteen of "The Sound of Waves," the women divers gather on the beach, their camaraderie highlighted by a competitive spirit as they dry off around a fire. They begin to compare themselves, reflecting cultural themes of rivalry and self-image. This competition takes a turn when a peddler arrives, announcing the prestigious “Omiya Prize” for the best diver. The chapter builds tension, recalling prior dynamics between Hatsue and Shinji’s mother, setting the stage for a significant exploration of personal and social conflicts that arise from competition.
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The Sound of WavesCH13: The Diving Competition The Contest The Diving Competition Shinji’s Mother The Prize Hatsue
The Sound of Waves CH: 13 The Diving Competition Chapter Thirteen This chapter opens on the beach with all of women divers standing around a fire without their clothing on as they dry off. Why are the women comparing themselves to one another? Where do we see examples of this in our culture? How does this competition set up a future conflict? When the peddler arrives, he offers the “Omiya Prize” to the best woman diver in the village. Describe this competition, and how is the end result significant especially when considering the previous “competition” with Hatsue and Shinji’s mother?
