Mausi’s Story and Abacus and Sword

The figure of samurai is often used to discuss Japanese culture even today.  What was your image of samurai before you took this course?  (How did you conceive of the image?)  Compare and contrast that image with the samurai figure depicted in Musui’s Story and Abacus and Sword.  How are KATSU Kokichi and INOYAMA Nobuyuki similar to/different from your original image of samurai?  If they are different, what are the causes for their difference?  How has your understanding of the book and the movie affected your understanding of samurai?   This is NOT a research paper.  However, you are required to use the textbook(s) to support your argument for specific examples.Your paper should:          contain a clear and well developed thesis statement                   please highlight your thesis statement within the text            be well organized and coherent with your thesis                    includes introduction, body, and conclusion illustrated with specific examples            include proper citations whenever you borrowed someone else’s idea                   MLA style in the body preferred  ex. (Craig, 41)                   Works Cited            be proofread before submission                   should be free of errors of style, usage, grammar, and spelling            be typed in reasonable sized font (no larger than 12)            be about 750 words/3 pages (double space)  1250 words/5 pages for extra credit