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Actions Speak Louder Than Words in Adapting Cultural Differences
The book highlights a moment where Blackthorn resists taking responsibility for saving the village until he confronts Yabushige, eventually earning the villagers' respect. This scene illustrates the complexity of cultural adaptation and the fine balance of portraying character growth without impacting others significantly, as seen through Toranaga's unaffected reaction to Blackthorn's defiance.