Akira Kurosawa's The Seven Samurai and John Sturges' The Magnificent Seven

Roughly in the years 1000 to 1600 CE there were Samurai and knights. They were two very different but very similar warriors. Samurai were the knights of japan and knights were the samurai of europe. Both made from a lack of army and government, both needing land or payment, and both giving their lives to their master. They look very different, but are they more similar than they seem? Keep reading to find out.

There are many similarities between the Samurai of medieval Japan and the Knights of medieval Europe, especially considering their training,armor, and codes. For example document A and B discuss the Training about the knights and armor. The first similarity is that they both started their training when they were young and also, they were spiritual. A couple of the Samurais differences is that they wrote poetry secretly and, “became Samurai in a ceremony called genpuku live according to Bushido.”The Knights differences in is that, “pages become squire at age 14 and, Squires become knights at age 21.” Another similarity in document C and D is their Armor Their armor was real heavy and they both wore helmets. Although, Samurai used iron and knights

A samurai is a very tough opponent towards a knight if they were to create a battle. The knight would overpower the samurai in the end because of their abilities and movement they have versus the samurai and their weapons as well.

Have you ever thought about the legendary samurai and the amazing knights? Have you ever asked yourself which was better in a fight? From approximately 1000 to 1600 CE these two fierce warriors fought, the knights in Europe and the samurai in Japan. The similarities between the knights and samurai are greater than the differences because of their codes, how they prepared for battle, and feudalism.

Who would win? A samurai has all the tools necessary for defeating a knight. A knight has similar tools but ultimately will be defeated. A samurai would arise victorious.

The 11th and 12th century was a very difficult time for Europe and Japan. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe was in trouble. Decline in population, a reduction in construction, and smaller amounts of food were only some of the negative effects. In Japan, the emperor was weakening and daimyos were rising to power. Because of these hard times, both Europe and Japan created a system. In this new feudal system, Europe and Japan each had their version of a warrior. In Japan, the warriors were called samurai, and in Europe the warriors were called knights. Surprisingly, there were extremely similar elements when it came to the two fighters. But we’re the similarities greater than the differences?

In my first reason, I believe that a knight would win against a samurai because a knight focused more on training and fighting

Can you imagine a world without protection.In this essay we will discuss the differences and similarities between Knights and samurai.These are the three differences I'm going to talk about religious practices,views of women, and types of armor.

The state legislatures felt the need to enforce laws upon these farmers, so that they can gain control of their states and the people. A prairie farmer in Document C says,”…they carried a law through

During the Great Depression, the bank frequently took over lands and kicked people out of their homes. This “monster” bank caused many people to move out west to California, leaving them with nothing. Towards the beginning of The Grapes of Wrath, the new owners of the land who were sent by the bank are seen conversing with the tenant men—the previous owners of the land, about how the land is dying. The owners then proceeded to kick the tenants off the land. “The bank, the fifty-thousand-acre owner can't be responsible. You're on land that isn't yours” (Steinbeck 34). As the land is going to be plowed over with a tractor “The man in the iron seat” (35), or the tractor driver, is found out to be a friend of the tenants. His response when asked why he would turn against his fellow farmers is, “Times are changed don't you know…Get your three dollars a day, feed your kids” (37). This shows that when given the

One of the main similarities between the Seven Samurai and Magnificent Seven is the plot. In both movies bandits annually pillage a small village and the farmers are left with barely enough food to survive. In the Magnificent Seven Calvera and his men actually stop in the town and talk to the farmers, however, in Seven

These two films are alike in cultural significance because they both show the viewer not to believe all that is said about individuals, races, and cultures. In the two films, both tribes were first looked at as evil enemies, but once the two men each took the time to get to know the individuals and the tribes as a whole, they realized that it was all just a lie. The Sioux and Na’vi were actually nice people who just felt threatened by the outsiders. The tribes needed to look intimidating so

The director choose this specific subjects to demonstrate the Japanese culture and hierarchy grading system. The Seven Samurai represents the spirit and wisdom, loyal, optimistic, martial arts. The film

One noticeable similarities though is that the samurai and the knights both follow their own codes of honor and are usually loyal to their king or emperor. Another is that in both social pyramids the artisans or trades people where second to the bottom of the pyramid.

I thought it was very interesting to see that idea being carried across both genres of samurai films and cowboy films. But it makes sense when I look at the film’s different portrayals of samurai like in Seven Samurai, where at one point Kikuchiyo has his moment where he talks about how so much of the peasants’ hatred for the samurai is caused by the samurais’ actions towards the peasants. With the strict social order and the high place of the samurai, it's not surprising that those under them would be angry at times. Especially when masterless Ronin samurai are stealing all the peasants food, women and animals, like in Seven Samurai, it would be really easy to start to despise the samurai.