SexViolHist Bib: Cases: Fictional Cases: Rape of Masago

»In Tajōmaru's version of events, he follows the couple after spotting them traveling in the woods. He tricks the samurai into leaving the trail by lying about finding a burial pit filled with ancient artifacts. He subdues the samurai and attempts to rape his wife, who tries to defend herself with a dagger. Tajōmaru then seduces the wife, who, ashamed of the dishonor of having been with two men, asks Tajōmaru to duel her husband so she may go with the man who wins. Tajōmaru agrees; the duel ends with Tajōmaru killing the samurai. He then finds the wife has fled.« -- More information: Wikipedia

K e y w o r d s

I. Chronological Index: Medieval History: 12^th Century; Modern History: 20^th Century | II. Geographical Index: Asian History: Japanese History | III. Topical Index: General: Rape

B i b l i o g r a p h y

Representations: Films: Rashomon