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is a short story written by Yasuoka Shōtarō in 1952. It was translated into English by Edwin McClellan and published in a volume entitled ''Contemporary Japanese Literature'' in 1977. The text is highly allegorical as it serves as a commentary on the dialectical forces present in the reconstruction of Japanese society in the wake of its postwar period. In doing so, the story constantly alludes to the reversal of conventional Japanese values and gender roles occurring at the time. ==Content== Setting * The “house,” the only physical setting in the story. Main Characters * Son: The narrator “I” who suffers from Pott’s disease, which he got during the war. * Father: A traumatic and pathetic man who grows obsessed with his rabbits. * Mother: The backbone of her household who initiates the sale of Father’s rabbits. Supporting Characters * Father’s acquaintance * Mother’s guest 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Prized Possessions」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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