Yukio Mishima's 'Confessions of a Mask' and the Struggle for Normality

This chapter discusses a passage from Yukio Mishima's 'Confessions of a Mask' where the protagonist reflects on their struggle to appear normal and how it has corroded their sense of normality. The speakers draw comparisons to 'American Psycho' and discuss the surprising success of the book. They also highlight Mishima's rise to literary fame in Japan and his father's acceptance of his writing career.