While hatred against a member of the enemy race is justifiable especially during war time what makes a human being rise above narrow prejudices in the lesson the enemy by Pearl S Buck?

'The Enemy' by Pearl S. Buck raises a few important issues. Call of duty towards nation versus Call of Duty towards one's profession, is the major issue in the story. Dr. Sadao rescued a wounded prisoner of war who was washed ashore. The prisoner, in a dying state, according to his call of duty, should have been handed over to the police, yet his profession and his humanitarianism prevented him from doing so. He resolved to treat him first and then hand him over. However, the patient needed immediate surgery and despite all odds against him, Dr Sadao went ahead and operated upon him, thus saving his life. His domestic servants deserted him out of fear but he rose above narrow prejudices to save the wounded American soldier. Not only that, he helped the soldier to escape to freedom after having nurtured him to good health. He proved, in the end, that prejudices and hatred are man-made but love, compassion for human beings was instinctive. One needs to do one's duty towards fellow human beings.