Essay about Chushingura Chushingura

Honzo arrives at the palace early to offer his bribe to Moronao, and later, when Wakasa comes prepared to fight Moronao his is surprised that Moronao, placated by the bribe, apologizes for his previous behavior. Wakasa does not conceal his disgust at Moron's obsequiousness; Moronao feels humiliated and becomes insulting to Enya, who has arrived with one of his junior retainers, Kampei. Unfortunately for Enya, Yuranosuke is away on business, and Kampei is off flirting with one of the palace maids. Finally, in an inevitable fit of anger, Enya attacks the insufferable Moronao and wounds him slightly. Honzo restrains Enya and prevents him from finishing off the terrified Moronao. Kampei, hearing the commotion, rushes into the palace, but he is too late. As he has neglected his duty, Kampei sees no alternative but to kill himself. He is persuaded not to take this course of action by maid Okaru and together they flee to her parents' house.