1. In this article What connections can you make between this reading and the culturally-influenced attitudes portrayed in the "Departures" film?

https://nwmissouri.instructure.com/courses/49586/files/7009905?wrap=1

 

 2. In the article https://nationalpost.com/news/world/the-business-of-death-a-cultural-taboo-now-has-a-bright-future-in-japan compare it to the film "Departures" What similarities and differences do you see in Tomiyasu's experiences (explained in the article) and the film character Daigo's experiences (portrayed in the film)?

3. How do you think people who work in professions related to death (e.g., morticians, undertakers, funeral home directors) are viewed and treated in your own cultural setting? For example: How are they seen in your community? How are they portrayed in movies? What kinds of news stories feature them in the media?How does this compare and contrast to what was portrayed in the article entitled "The Business of Death, a Cultural Taboo, Now Has a Bright Future in Japan" article and the "Departures" film?

4. What additional thoughts and reflections can you offer about considering death and dying in the context of culture?