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Originally Posted by Grapesoda
ritual suicide is 'public' so the dude offing himself where he can be seen is intentional, that way his 'sacrifice for honor' can be accepted without shame by either party. i.e. the guy is 'showing his willingness' to step up and do the right thing. not a concept that translates well into western culture...
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That's the word.
If it was me in that situation and in that culture, I'd like to think I'd have the courage to do the same (but in a different location).