Who bears blame for Akiko’s death?
From most to least, including Akiko herself, which of the characters share blame for her demise?
Akiko - may have committed suicide but otherwise was drunk and careless; shares responsibility for pregnancy with her lover; hid pregnancy from her father and sister
Lover - shares responsibly for pregnancy, abandoned Akiko in her time of need
Mother - abandoned her three young children; Akiko had a lonely childhood
Father - lacked a sympathetic ear; didn’t keep closer tabs on her
Sister - visited mother behind Akiko’s back; hid truth of mother’s identity and backstory from sister