Tag: KCSE English Literature

Change in Ishiguro’s “An Artist of the Floating World,”

In Kazuo Ishiguro’s “An Artist of the Floating World,” the theme of change is intricately woven throughout the narrative. The novel explores the profound societal, cultural, and personal transformations that occur in post-war Japan. Through the experiences of the protagonist, Masuji Ono, Ishiguro delves into the challenges, complexities, and consequences of change. At the heart

Memory in Ishiguro’s “An Artist of the Floating World”

Memory is a significant and recurring theme in Kazuo Ishiguro’s “An Artist of the Floating World.” Through the perspective of the protagonist, Masuji Ono, the novel explores the intricacies of memory, its fallibility, and its role in shaping personal identity and understanding one’s past. Throughout the narrative, Ono grapples with the unreliability and selective nature