The Enemy
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All Characters Dr. Sadao Hoki Hana Tom / The American The General The Gardener Yumi The Cook Sadao’s Father Sadao’s Anatomy Professor The American Landlady General Takima
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The Enemy

by Pearl Buck
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Introduction Intro
Plot Summary Plot
Summary & Analysis
Themes
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  • Decisions and Duty Theme Icon
    Decisions and Duty
  • Humanization, Kindness, and Antagonism Theme Icon
    Humanization, Kindness, and Antagonism
  • Racism and Nationalism Theme Icon
    Racism and Nationalism
Quotes
Characters
  • All Characters
  • Dr. Sadao Hoki
  • Hana
  • Tom / The American
  • The General
  • The Gardener
  • Yumi
  • The Cook
  • Sadao’s Father
  • Sadao’s Anatomy Professor
  • The American Landlady
  • General Takima
Symbols
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  • Tom’s Scars Symbol Icon
    Tom’s Scars
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The deep crimson scars on Tom’s neck, evidence of his torture at the hands of Japanese authorities, contain two levels of symbolic significance: they testify to the cruelty of prejudice and war, while also…

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