"Seppuku is Japanese for ritual suicide. I thought, What a cute name for a coat"
- Lexa Doig
About this Quote
This quote by Lexa Doig is a humorous take on the serious subject of seppuku, a ritual suicide practiced in Japan. By calling it a "charming name for a coat," Doig is downplaying the circumstance and showing her gratitude for the culture. She is likewise highlighting the contrast between the 2 ideas, as seppuku is a major and often awful event, while a coat is a light and stylish item. By making this comparison, Doig is demonstrating her understanding of the cultural differences between Japan and the West. She is also revealing her respect for the Japanese culture and its traditions. In this quote, Doig is using humor to make a point about the differences between cultures and to reveal her gratitude for the Japanese culture.
This quote is written / told by Lexa Doig somewhere between June 8, 1973 and today. She was a famous Actress from Canada.
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