Vagabond Excerpt 5: The Discovery of Mona’s Body (2’55”)

Excerpt 5

 Questions

1. How would you describe Mona’s life with the shepherds?
2. What does the shepherd-philosopher eventually criticize her for?
3. How does Mona react to his reproaches?
4. What do we learn about Mona’s former life that helps us to understand her current choice of lifestyle?
5. What kind of thoughts on voluntary social exclusion arise from the argument between Mona and the shepherd?