It is not true, what I said before, because I hated him. He was the war criminal, and after the war they hanged him. I was so happy I wept for joy when I heard he was dead. Then I shave my head and took the vow to stop hating.
In the novel "A Tale for the Time Being" by Ruth Ozeki, a character reflects on their tumultuous feelings towards a war criminal who was executed. Initially filled with hatred, the character finds a sense of relief and joy upon hearing about the criminal's death, which leads to an emotional revelation.
This moment becomes a turning point as the character decides to embrace peace and let go of their animosity, symbolized by shaving their head and taking a vow. This transformation highlights themes of forgiveness and the struggle to overcome deep-seated emotions related to trauma and loss.
