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A study of the significance of "Namichidori" by Yasunari Kawabata

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Abstract Namichidori was written as a continuation of "Senbadzuru" but is unfinished. However, "Harunome" and "Tsumanoomohi" should also be read in addition to "Namichidori", as a series of works. Since the wo...rks' titles are of great relevance to their contents, this essay primarily considers the meaning of the title "Namichidori" in relation to the relationship between Kikuji and Yukiko. Consequently, it is possible to define Namichidori as being on opportunity which opens a perspective on the past, once in a while. It overlaps with Yukiko. She heals Kikuji with her warmth but in that way she simultaneously makes Kikuji remember the past, which is why Kikuji can not enter a sexual relationship with her. In "Senbadzuru" Kikuji was described as being absorbed in his sexual desire. By contrast, his delicate sensibility is developed in "Namichidori".show more

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Created Date 2009.12.25
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