59 pages • 1 hour read
Haruki MurakamiNorwegian Wood
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1987A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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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