Snow Falling on Cedars
Ishmael's experience at war is as horrendous as it gets. What is his attitude toward Hatsue by now, and why?
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He is very angry at Hatsue. He destroys the letter he writes to her. He loves her very much and, in such terrifying and trying conditions, she is not there for him and has told him she does not love him. His anger is masking his deep pain over losing her.