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After Dark by Haruki Murakami: Themes and Characters

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What is the author trying to convey about the fluorescent lights?

They are dimmer than the summer sun
They are as bright as the summer sun (correct)
They flicker like the summer sun
They are warmer than the summer sun

How does the author describe the light from the fluorescent lights?

Flickering and similar to a stormy night
Warm and similar to a spring morning
Super bright and similar to a summer afternoon (correct)
Dim and similar to a winter evening

In what way are the fluorescent lights compared to summer afternoons?

They both have a calming effect
They both have a flickering quality
They both emit a warm glow
They are both characterized by bright light (correct)

What is the main similarity between the light from fluorescent bulbs and the summer sun?

Both are very bright (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main themes explored in 'After Dark' by Haruki Murakami?

The passage of time and its effects on our lives (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which character in 'After Dark' experiences a sense of disconnection from society and a search for belonging?

Takahashi, the college student (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the cafe symbolize in 'After Dark'?

The fleeting nature of time (B) Signup and view all the answers

In 'After Dark', where does the story take place?

In Tokyo over the course of one night (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the protagonist's main objectives in 'After Dark'?

To find a sense of purpose and belonging (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the prominent characteristics of Takahashi in 'After Dark'?

Isolation and introversion (D) Signup and view all the answers