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59 pages 1 hour read

Haruki Murakami

Norwegian Wood

Haruki MurakamiFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1987

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Essay Topics

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In Norwegian Wood, characters frequently communicate by letter. What purpose do letters serve in the narrative? How does the distance that letters imply influences the characters’ relationships?

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How does Reiko’s character and her experience with her piano student contribute to the theme of Sex, Love, and Silence?

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Analyze the use of the song “Norwegian Wood” in the novel. When and why does it appear in the story? What effect does it have on each character? How can you relate the song’s lyrics to the novel?

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