Chris Baterna’s Reviews > New Hamlet (Mass Market Paperback) (1974) ISBN: 4101006121 [Japanese Import] > Status Update

Dazai wanted to present this as a story of "one unfortunate/unhappy household「一つの不幸な家庭」"so adding the scene between Gertrude and Horatio has really made it feel more intimate and personal. Definitely can see Dazai's own grievances come through in this scene.