20 Questions
What is the significance of the mole in Sayoko's letter to her husband?
It signifies the focus of dissension between her and her husband.
Why did Sayoko's husband scold her for playing with the mole?
He believed it was a dangerous habit that could cause the mole to grow larger.
What did Sayoko feel when her husband first began scolding her about the mole?
Shame and consciousness of the oppression in her marriage.
How does Sayoko's reflection on the mole relate to her inner life?
It reveals her struggles with vulnerability and control in her marriage.
What was the significance of the mole in Sayoko's life?
It was a symbol of her loving connection to her family.
How did Sayoko's husband react to her habit of playing with the mole?
He grew to dislike it, which impacted their relationship negatively.
What does Sayoko suggest about the origin of her habit of playing with the mole?
It was an expression of love that she couldn't verbalize.
How did Sayoko feel when she found herself thinking of her husband and feeling grief?
Surprised
Why does Sayoko consider the mole to be a 'sign that cannot be deciphered, a language that cannot be understood'?
Because it symbolized a deep but unrecognized love that became destructive.
How did Sayoko feel after her mole disappeared on its own and her husband no longer cared?
Confused
What part of Sayoko's body is the mole located on?
Upper right side of her back
What aspect of her marriage does Sayoko reveal through her dream about the mole?
Control and lack of privacy in her marriage
What did Sayoko feel when her husband first scolded her for playing with the mole?
Shame
What does Sayoko realize about the significance of playing with the mole after being away from her husband for many years?
It reflected a deeper oppression in her marriage
Why did Sayoko's husband's dislike for her habit of playing with the mole grow during their marriage?
He believed the habit was a symbol of her love going unrecognized.
Why did Sayoko's husband's caring for her cease as their conflict over the mole turned into abuse?
He became consumed by dislike for her due to the mole.
How did Sayoko feel when she realized her habit of playing with the mole had disappeared but her husband no longer cared?
Sad and abandoned
In Sayoko's dream where her mole comes off in her hand, what does she beseech her husband to do?
Put her mole beside his nose
What does Sayoko imagine with pleasure in relation to her husband and her mole?
Her husband dreaming of her mole
What does Sayoko suggest about the role of playing with the mole in her childhood in the letter to her husband?
It represented a love that she couldn't express verbally.
Test your knowledge on Sayoko's undated letter to her husband about a dream she had regarding a mole on her back. Explore her reflections on marriage and life through her dream analysis. How well do you understand the themes and symbolism in the text?
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