DISCUSSION QUESTIONS A Pale View of Hills |
1.
How does Etsuko prove that women's liberty matters when it comes to
making life choices, including the politics of the country?
2.
What is the motif of grief in 'A Pale View of Hills'?
Keiko decides to kill herself with little disregard for the sorrow that
she leaves behind for her family. The relationship between Keiko and her
family was cold, but after her death, the family reunited, and they all
missed her presence. Nikki traveled home to take care of her mother for
a while. Keiko's mother was a survivor of war; she witnessed many
people's death, even those close to her. The motif of bereavement
signifies the loss of life and the suffering it leaves behind. Despite
Keiko being an anti-social person, her loss is evident because the
entire family is mourning her.
3.
Why did Keiko lead a despondent and unenjoyable life?
Life becomes exciting and enjoyable when one is free with others. An
individual who decides to live in isolation will find it hard to be
happy. Keiko falls in the category of the anti-social people who choose
to lead a private and lonely lifestyle. Throughout Keiko's life, she was
never satisfied because she was reclusive. Keiko's isolation made it
impossible for her to have a close and friendly relationship with her
family members. Life continued to become miserable, and at last, Keiko
decided to kill herself.
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