The dialogue reveals that Chiune and Yukiko are willing to put themselves in danger to save others. Chiune shows a sense of responsibility and concern for the safety of his family, indicating he is ready to issue visas despite the risks involved. Yukiko, on the other hand, expresses her determination to stand by him and suggests that she would also take risks to support the cause, implying a shared commitment to helping those in need.
Read the excerpt from "Sugihara.”
CHIUNE
I'll issue hundreds of visas. Thousands of visas, if
necessary.
YUKIKO
They'll fire you.
CHIUNE
And if the Nazis find out . . . You and the children must
return to Tokyo immediately.
YUKIKO
We're not going anywhere without you.
Chiune looks at Yukiko with great concern.
CHIUNE
Then maybe we should just leave, all of us, right away. I
can't put you and the children at risk.
YUKIKO
No, but I can.
What does this dialogue reveal about Chiune and Yukiko?
They are willing to put themselves in danger to save others.
They are afraid that Chiune will lose his job when he issues the visas.
They are hopeful that the war will end and they can return home.
They are fearful of the crowd of people outside Chiune’s office.
1 answer
1 answer