context1: The three monkeys are Mizaru, covering his eyes, who sees no evil; Kikazaru, covering his ears, who <strong>hears</strong> no evil; and Iwazaru, covering his mouth, who <strong>speaks</strong> no evil. Sometimes there is a fourth monkey depicted with the three others; the last one, Shizaru, symbolizes the principle of do no evil. He may be shown covering his abdomen or genital area, or crossing his arms.
context2: He lives in the Swiss countryside with his daughter, Virginie, who has given up her entire life for him, and he has an estranged son, Paul, who lives in the city. Leo makes his way to Sweden on a motorcycle, against the advice of his friends. Paul <strong>hears</strong> of his father having won the prize, and calls him to congratulate him, but his sister refuses to let Paul <strong>speak</strong> to their father.