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An Artist of the floating word worksheet

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  Worksheet-3: Exploring "An Artist of the Floating World" This blog is part of the Thinking activity task of the worksheet of The Artist of the Floating World. 1.Identify instances in the transcript where Masuji Ono addresses the reader as "you." What effect does this narrative technique have on the reader's engagement with the text? How does it contribute to the characterization of Masuji Ono as an unreliable narrator? In the novel "An Artist of the Floating World," Kazuo Ishiguro uses a clever storytelling technique where the main character, Masuji Ono, talks directly to the reader as if they're having a conversation. This makes readers feel like they're right there with Ono, listening to his thoughts and memories firsthand. By doing this, Ishiguro makes Ono feel more relatable and draws readers into his world. But there's a twist: Ono isn't always truthful. Sometimes he tries to make himself look better or justify his actions, which...

"An Artist of the Floating World,"

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Worksheet-2           "An Artist of the Floating World,"   Explain these quotes: Write context and significance on separate paper. “As far as I am concerned, I freely admit I made many mistakes. I accept that much of what I did was ultimately harmful to our nation, that mine was part of an influence that resulted in untold suffering for our own people. I admit this.” Speaker: ______________________ to: _______________________.  ANSWER :  (A) Speaker: Ono Recipient: Unspecified Context: Ono, the protagonist of "An Artist of the Floating World," is reflecting on his past actions and his role as a propagandist for the Japanese militarist cause during World War II. In this quote, he acknowledges the mistakes he made and the harm he caused to his nation and people. Ono grapples with his culpability and accepts responsibility for the suffering that resulted from his actions. Significance: This quote highlights Ono's moral awakening and his recogni...

W.H. Auden Worksheet

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 W.H. Auden Worksheet  W. H. Auden Hello  This blog is written as a part of Worksheets of W.H. Auden. In this blog questions of worksheet will be answered with the help of ChatGPT to understand.  1. Worksheet-1 - 1 Sept 1939 2. Worksheet-2 - Use ChatGPT to analyse Sept 1, 1939 3. Worksheet-3 - In Memory & Epitaph on Tyrant Auden's poem "September 1, 1939" reflects the feelings of disappointment, hope, and despair during the start of World War II. It explores themes like human suffering, redemption, and how fragile society can be. The poem uses vivid language, strong imagery, and a well-organized structure to convey its message. Auden dives deep into the complexities of human nature and the search for hope during dark times. The poem begins by describing a modern society filled with artificiality and moral decay. Auden talks about how some people see evil as normal, and suffering and injustice are widespread. Auden includes historical reference...