IntroductionWhy does Stevens remember so much of his life accurately, yet seem unable to recognize what those memories mean?That question lies at the heart of Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day.In this second imaginary conversation, five leading Ishiguro scholars — Cynthia F. Wong, Brian W. Shaffer, Kathleen Wall, Steven Connor, and Barry Lewis — examine the … [Read more...] about The Remains of the Day Explained by Leading Ishiguro Scholars
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The Remains of the Day Explained Through Its Characters
IntroductionWhat happens when you reach the later years of your life and realize that the qualities you were proudest of may have kept you from truly living?Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day follows Stevens, an English butler who has devoted his life to dignity, loyalty, and service. He rarely questions his employer, rarely expresses emotion, and almost … [Read more...] about The Remains of the Day Explained Through Its Characters