I've seen alot of comments about people being glad that this happened and that all the villagers deserved what happened to them. Maybe I'm just weird but I disagree. I'm am not saying how they treated him by any means was okay. It was cruel and they do deserved to be punished for it.
However, I don't think this was the answer. There must have been people who were less guilty or not guilty at all. Children, elderly, and some people just going about their daily lives.
The dragon may not have intended for this to happen. But it still did. People disappeared because of his actions. This was probably very traumatic for him. As well as many lives were lost.
Still! This was very good writing and story telling. It definitely made me think!
Even though I agree with you,you must not forget that Hyo un himself is a child too. He said that without thinking and it happened. He still felt so guilty even though it wasn't his fault and even tried to end his own life.
I think those villagers,each and every one of them were the same. It was better that they left like that painlessly. They would have died from famine anyways. Also even the kids that are innocent, unfortunately they would either die from the concequences of their parents actions,die from famine,be sacrificed at some point like Hyo-un,or become insufferable adults like their parents and continue the cycle.. At the end of the day that lack of compassion and ignorance would have granted them death either way.
he made a wish out of desperation (still believing he was human) for the people that have caused him nothing but pain for his whole existence, to disappear.. i think he had every right to think/feel that.. he didnt kno that his wish would come tru but even if he did kno.. there may have been some villagers there that didnt agree with it or were hesitant, but they all knew what was going to happen to him and not one tried ro help him, which makes them bystanders and thats still not any better..
Yep exactly my point. Even the two who carried him there that were from a neighboring village voiced how fukced up that action they were doing was and still went on with it....They literally did it for money? And those people,how in the actual shit would they manage to stay alive being that evil and ignorant. Even their kids wouldn't have a better life and would end up like them
This goes on to say that the actions of adults of society always effect the entire society as a whole. No matter what the young ones do,if the adults who lead the society do not take right actions,the entirety of the region and lives involved will face the consequences. Agree that maybe children and others who weren't involved didn't deserve it but this holds true for the real society. This incident in the story is a mirror of our own. They fucked around and found out. As simple as that. It makes you realise that if you are deliberately hurting and inflicting pain on others,not only you but all the others connected to you will face the consequences. As simple as that
Oh, I guess what I said made it seem like I was blaming him for what happened. He's a powerful being, as well as child. Even adults make decisions they regret. I do agree that it was highly likely that the children would grow and make similar choices, however I don't think it's fair to just assume that.
Even if they would have died off from something else, each person deserves to fight for their lives, they could leave, or choose to stay.
These are all just my opinions, it was great to hear yours! Thanks!
From what I said it made it seem like I was blaming him for what happened. Which isn't the case. I do agree he had every right to think the way he did. He went through something no one should have to go through. I was only trying too address everyone disappearing
Being a bystander isn't much better, but it's hard and scary to go up against a whole village. Fear does crazy things.
Thanks for getting back to me! I enjoyed hearing your thoughts.
I wouldn't quite say its simple, which is why I instigated the discussion. I just have a different way of thinking I guess! I just don't everyone should be blamed for something they may not have been guilty of. The individuals who participated should definitely be punished.
It was interesting to hear your opinion. Thanks for replying!
I know the answer and am willing to share! I just want to know what you all come up with, WITHOUT using Google. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
I look forward to your ideas!!
I dont but maybe because when you come to the age of 18 you have already experience a lot of stuff so you are now more capable of making decisions like an adult also probably because most puberty ends here and that will mean not much of childish behaviour anymore because hormones stops being abnormal idk
Sorry, I tend to beat around the bush. Σ(  ̄□ ̄||)
In the middle ages, the mortality rates on children was extremely high. Which is why in most cultures, children had to mature quickly, in some cases the age of adulthood was as young as 10... However, in Europe, still in the middle ages, the age of adulthood became 18. That's because war between neighbooring countries was extremely common. Their armor was extremely heavy and could only be worn by men 18 and up without damaging their bodies.
In the middle ages, the mortality rates on children was extremely high. Which is why in most cultures, children had to mature quickly, in some cases the age of adulthood was as young as 10... However, in Europe, still in the middle ages, the age of adulthood became 18. That's because war between neighbooring countries was extremely common. Their armor was extremely heavy and could only be worn by men 18 and up without damaging their bodies.
Isn't it because
1) secondary organs are well-developed enough for childbirth and
2) it's when most people finished mandatory education?
Because when you have a child, you are expected to be able to care for your newborn, and that needs developed physique and also a certain level of maturity. When you finish mandatory education you are assumed to have enough knowledge to make law-binding decisions, i.e. you will be fully charged if you commit any crime.
That's definitely a part of it. In a culture somewhere around India they would marry young men, 10 to 12 to women in their twenties. That way she could raise her husband and children at the same time. Men usually can reproduce longer then women so once she's unable to have kids, he could take another wife...
In the middle ages, the mortality rates on children was extremely high. Which is why in most cultures, children had to mature quickly, in some cases the age of adulthood was as young as 10... However, in Europe, still in the middle ages, the age of adulthood became 18. That's because war between neighbooring countries was extremely common. Their armor was extremely heavy and could only be worn by men 18 and up without damaging their bodies.
Yah in Indian culture used to and still in some places usually younger girls has to marry an older guy or young men cuz they thought girl should marry asap to have chilren and make its own home and perfect age for having child at young age , but about that having 2nd wife is not common it could be part of Islam not sure .
Nope. it's not a part of Islam either... Islam allow to have more than one wives ...but it's just that ,having two wives is not prohibited...it's not NECESSARY.and thare is so much rules and things that the man should take care of before the second marriage... most importantly THE CONSENT OF FIRST WIFE IS MUST. And there shouldn't be an inequality with treating them.. and more than that, it's always preferable to maintain proper family relationship with one wife in Islam...
..................ngl,it's sounds like i do have a lot of knowledge in that area, but i dont. I studied the law and history of Islam for 8 years...but it was 5 years ago ..So thare might be some missing... however having multiple wives is not a strict rule, in Islam...and especially when it's come to Indian culture its very very RARE ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭
And sadly it's true that early marriage is pretty common in india...(⊙…⊙ )
It's like the brides family is eagerly waiting to her to reach 18 for Marry her off..(〜 ̄△ ̄)〜
Ohh i did read it in my highschool years in history now I have history as major I hope to read more thanx for info , and yes early ages in India are common but in villages not in cities things are different in india due to have diversity some eastern part of people don't Marry before 30 and having stable life by both partners and some in southern is same but in northern things are different . Hence arrange marriages are common which is sound worst for some reason .
Thats it...???
I really enjoy the story over all but the ending wasn't very satisfying. I don't think the ending is bad, but it could have used another chapter or two just to tie up the loose ends.