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What words from the text help us infer Fumiko's death? What literary elements are used?

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What words from the text help us infer Fumiko's death? What literary elements are used?

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-Sam

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Chikako's birthmark on her breast is a live example of Wabi Sabi in the book. 

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Chikako's birthmark on her breast is a live example of Wabi Sabi in the book. 

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-Sam

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The white flowers Kikuji gave as a mourning gesture were symbolic of the sadness and sympathy that he felt towards the death of Ms. Oda.
-Catherine

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The birthmark was a large symbol as it was representative of her defaults. People viewed her as defective because she was branded with a mark that looked unnatural.
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How was the

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How does the lipstick stain on the cup represent Chikako's memory in Kikuji's life? - Presley

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Folajinmi Oguntolu
I think that the relation between the Inamura girl and the title goes deeper than the fact that she had a thousand cranes handkerchief. In Japan, it is traditionally believed that the thousand cranes are a symbol of luck,and it seems as though the Inamura girl is the luckiest character.As far as we know, she does have any dark secrets or any flaw whatsoever. Meanwhile, Kikuji is full of secrets and lies.It could also be seen as lucky that she didn't en up marrying Kikuji, because he probably would have cheated on her ad cause a life of pain and sorrow.

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Author's purpose seems to be acceptance and progressive change since his use of objective passive character Kikuji allows for the unbiased analysis of the inappropriate events occurring in the novel. This could imply how author views the idea of shame and family in the novel in context of how they are revered in Japan.

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Author's purpose seems to be

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Considering the way Chikako used Old Japanese cultural values for her own personal gain and greed, to what extent did Kawabata use Chikako to show that corruption and the desire to achieve personal satisfaction are evils that transcend cultures?

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-Elizabeth

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I think that Chikako is a misunderstood character defined by the birthmark. Maybe she just wants to be understood and that is why she acts the way she does. Cause she never fit in because of her birthmark and so onecethe parents are gone thats her chance to haa place in kikujis life whether it be bad or not
-Fleurianne

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How can the denotation and the connotation of the word, kimono show the culture of Japan? 

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How can the denotation and the connotation of the word, kimono show the culture of Japan? 

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-Daniel

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The flowers referred to in the novel could represent remembrance of the past.

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Do you think that Kikuji's distaste for his fathers artwork and disenfranchisement from the tea ceremony is symbolic for a declining reverence of tradition by Japanese people? - Jay Paul

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Do you think that Kikuji's distaste for his fathers artwork and disenfranchisement from the tea ceremony is symbolic for a declining reverence of tradition by Japanese people? - Jay Paul

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How can the book, Thousand Cranes compare to our daily life and the world around us?

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How can the book, Thousand Cranes compare to our daily life and the world around us?

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Daniel

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At the end of the book, what text implies that Fumiko dies and how does this text lead the reader to believe this?

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At the end of the book, what text implies that Fumiko dies and how does this text lead the reader to believe this?

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-Tega

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I think the cultural context deepens they understanding of the symbolism used in the book. Like the transfer of old Japan to new Japan which is represented in a couple of ways: smashing of the Shino, disconfidence in the tea ceremony and etc.
~K. Renaud

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The peach tree means in floral language "i am your captive " & "fascinating personality" could represent that chikato is captive to the birthmark on her breast

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The peach tree means in floral language "i am your captive " & "fascinating personality" could represent that chikato is captive to the birthmark on her breast

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-Fleurianne

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Pomegranate symbol of fertility forbidden desire

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Pomegranate symbol of fertility forbidden desire

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-Fleurianne

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In your opinion, what was Kawabata's purpose in writing the text?-Jay Paul

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In your opinion, what was Kawabata's purpose in writing the text?-Jay Paul

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-Audrey

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Our knowledge of the tea ceremony gives us insight into Japanese society which helps us understand the interactions of the characters 

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Our knowledge of the tea ceremony gives us insight into Japanese society which helps us understand the interactions of the characters 

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-Elizabeth