"Patriotism," by Yukio Mishima, is a story of the effects of war on a person, his friendship and the country he loves. The story conveys very descriptive, emotional, and powerful imagery of the main couple's final night and their happy life. It has not been six months since their marriage and Lieutenant Shinji is facing a dilemma: In the morning he is to lead a company of the Imperial army against his best friends, which he can't do. There is no doubt in his decision to commit suicide. Reiko, with the expectation of a soldier's wife, does not hesitate in her decision and follows his footst…
