![]() ![]() While most are impressed by how hardworking and sincere he is, his lack of respect towards those of higher status gets him ostracized by several communities and results in several people trying to kill him. This devotion results in both admiration and rage from the people he encounters. Musashi’s goals are essentially becoming one with the sword, and his devotion to this goal looks almost religious in nature he alienates himself from societal obligation and materialistic desires so he can truly focus on what he believes to be his life purpose. ![]() Many characters are on the fringe of society (including Musashi) and the novel explores the societal backlash experienced by these characters, how far they are willing to go for what they believe in and how it doesn’t matter who you want to become in the world, but why you do the things that you do. This novel tells a fictional account of his growth both in character and in his swordsmanship, but beyond examining Musashi and his journey towards his legacy, Musashi also showcases a whole cast of characters who are trying to do what they think is right against the backdrop of a Japan that has just started a new era. He developed his own style of swordsmanship and wrote The Book of Five Rings. ![]() ![]() Miyamoto Musashi is often considered to be the greatest swordsmen of all time. ![]()
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