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Answer the following question in 120-150 words:
To choose between professional loyalty and patriotism was a dilemma for Dr. Sadao. How did he succeed in betraying neither?
Solution
As a doctor, Sadao, knew the value of a human life. He risked his own life by saving the American sailor, even though he knew that he could go to prison for hiding a prisoner of war. He cleaned the American's wounds, fed him and nursed him back to health. When the American was feeling healthy, he gave him provisions such as food and a boat, and allowed him to escape from Japan. As a Japanese citizen, he fulfilled his duty by telling the General about the American. Even though the General forgets to send his assassins, Sadao cannot be blamed for the American's "escape". Thus we can say that Sadao carried out his responsibilities, as a doctor, and as a Japanese citizen.
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