Sometimes people get judged like a book’s cover, judged by their race, hair color or even something as simple as their everyday wear. We recognize it ourselves. We judge people the same way that they do and we do have some particular expectations, for example, if a girl wears a lot of makeup, short skirts and quite small tank tops would we immediately judge her to be a bimbo. It is rather hard to go talk to someone you do not feel like you can relate to. However if you put a lot of effort into getting to know someone there may seem different. You will surely develop yourself in a positive direction. That is somewhat the true meaning of Abalone, Abalone, Abalone.
The whole short story is being told by the narrator who gives a retrospect to his childhood. That gives the story a more personal feeling and the feeling that it really is a good childhood memory. The narrator at that time seems to be a bit alone but finds joy in talking with Mr. Abe. He is also quite shy and it does not seem like he has a lot of friends. Perhaps he is also a bit naive and he is very interested and curious in Mr. Abe’s secret about the mysterious Abalone shells that Mr. Abe cares for. Mr. Abe is a carnation grower at his own nursery. He collects and enjoys the luster and hue of the Abalone shells. He is also a quite mysterious and wise man who really does want to teach the narrator an important lesson that will help develop him as a human-being. Mr. Abe is from Japan and the reason he is from Japan may not be a coincidence since Japan is known for their rich culture and their very traditional way of raising a child with lessons they have to experience themselves. This gives a relation between Mr. Abe and the young narrator since there quickly bonds with help from the Abalone shells and the secret behind them and develop an almost teacher and student relationship.
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