How does Short Fiction develop the theme of Tradition vs. Modernity?

Short Fiction by Tanizaki Jun’ichirō develops Tradition vs. Modernity across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The stories are set in a nostalgic Edo period, contrasting with emerging modern influences, such as the mention of a Dutch doctor's chloroform and the tension between old customs and changing social norms.

The endnotes explain traditional customs such as Bon holidays, family succession, and geisha practices, contrasting them with modern perspectives.