The Medieval Era saw the emergence of two distinct warrior classes in Europe and Japan. These were the Samurai’s and the Knights. They were marked in history as a code for courage and sacrifice. Never had the world seen such courageous and dedicated “military class” before them. Although, they represented two different cultures; they were similar in several ways. The Samurai’s were the “military class” warriors of Japan. These warriors acted as retainers …showed first 75 words of 608 total…

…showed last 75 words of 608 total…samurai would rather kill himself by cutting his stomach with his sword than to continue a disgraced life. Such suicide is called Seppuku (or Hara-kiri: "to cut the stomach”). Their aim was to achieve their goal. According to them it was cowardice to continue to live without achieving their aim. To die without gaining one's aim was a dog's death and fanaticism. Loyalty was said to be important in the pledge between lord and retainer.