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Samurai
 
 
 
Samurai
The sword wielding samurai is a well known image in the west. A samurai is a fearsome fighter, with a strict code of action, and displays the utmost loyalty, willing to fall on his sword rather than accept the shame of defeat or being dishonored. Or that is how the main story goes anyway. The history of the samurai and the relevence of samurai values in the world today is an interesting topic, rich in possibilities. For a starter here are a couple ideas and quotes to explore and spark the imagination.
 
Musashi Miyamoto - One of the more well known samurai
Samurai and Cowboys - Interesting contrast of Japanese and American heroic figures