Natsume Soseki 
Roadside Grass 

Kenzo returned to Tokyo from the United Kingdom, with enthusiasm for learning, but the monthly salary was only enough for a family to live frugally. And abject father-in-law, poor foster parents, gaunt elder brother and the sick elder sister, regard Kenzo as "backbone", direct or indirect ask him for money. Although their lives are embarrassed, but due to the situation, Kenzo more or less will give some.Because he is not good at expressing his feelings and thoughts, he often conflicts with his wife. Kenzo is busy to make a living, and he is not good at communication, so he cannot relieve his mental loneliness and confusion. Sandwiched between money and ideals, he reflects on the meaning of life while struggling to uphold the ideal. At last, everything came to a halt.