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The Elephant Vanishes: Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1993

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Essay Topics

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Discuss the use of surrealism or magical realism in the collection. In what ways do they add nuance or meaning to the themes Murakami raises? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

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Pick one story in which to explore the impact of loneliness and isolation in the characters’ lives.

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How are the lives of Murakami’s narrators and characters impacted by modern issues, such as consumerism? In what ways do these issues contribute to their Existential Anxiety in the Modern World?

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