Rodrigues and Ferreira: From Mentor to Mirror

The relationship between the young priest and his former teacher.

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Admiration

Admiration The Teacher Rodrigues studied under Ferreira at Campolide. He admired his blue eyes and gentle charity. He could not believe Ferreira had apostatized. The Search Rodrigues' main goal was to find Ferreira and learn the truth. Significance

Confrontation

Confrontation The Fallen Mentor Rodrigues saw Ferreira, shaven and in Japanese clothes. He felt anger, pity, and fear. Ferreira argued that he had been defeated by the swamp. The Mirror Rodrigues saw his own future in Ferreira. He realized they were both weak. Significance

Twins in Apostasy

Twins in Apostasy Shared Fate They lived in the same city, often met at the magistrate's office. They hated and pitied each other. They were two ugly twins. Mutual Understanding They understood each other's loneliness. They could not speak freely, but they shared a bond. Significance

Before the mission, 1630s

At Saishoji, September 1638

After 1638