Silence

Main Ideas

• Conflict of faith and cultural differences: the book explores how Christianity clashes with Japanese culture and traditions, and how this affects believers.
• Silence of God: a central theme of the novel is God's silence in the face of believers' suffering and trials, which causes them to doubt and experience inner conflict.
• Test of faith: the characters in the novel undergo severe trials that test their faith and devotion to religion.
• Betrayal and forgiveness: the book raises questions about betrayal, both external and internal, and the possibility of forgiveness in such circumstances.
• Moral dilemmas: characters face difficult moral choices that challenge their beliefs and principles.