The Tale of Ginji: Chapter 4

While finishing chapter four, there were several things that stood out to me regarding Ginji's characteristics. First of all, I think it is interesting how Ginji appears to be nearly a polar opposite compared to the men  discussing women in the first couple chapters. While these characters held that all women have certain flaws that make them undesirable, Ginji obviously thinks differently, as it seems that he is making the most of every opportunity he has to get with girls (and as seen in last week's reading, a young boy). So what is the reason for Ginji's rather rushed actions when it comes to pursuing others romantically? From what we have read so far, it would seem that he has uncontrollable passions that he very rarely says "no" to. The best example of this occurs with the governor's wife and her little brother, but it is also seen in chapter four with the "daughter of the farmer." Unlike in the case with the governor's family however, it just so happened that this lustful affair ended with some much heavier consequences. As a result of his immature actions, the young girl ends up dying in her sleep, provoking extreme sadness in both Ukon and Ginji. Above this, what really bothered me about the situation was Ginji's response to her death. Instead of showing regret for his actions, he tries to act noble and honorable, saying that he must look upon her beautiful face again. The fact of the matter is that SHE IS DEAD. It is Ginji's fault; there is nothing he can do to change that, and because of him a young girl's life has been cut short. Call me crazy, but I'm pretty sure there is nothing honorable about that.