THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE HUMAN PSYCHE AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES FACED BY UNRELIABLE NARRATORS IN KAZUO ISHIGURO'S NOVES
Keywords:
Unreliable narrators, Kazuo Ishiguro, Memory distortion, Self-deception, Personal identity, social issuesAbstract
Kazuo Ishiguro is known for his masterful use of unreliable narrators in his novels, creating characters whose perspectives and recollections are distorted or incomplete. This paper will explore the social issues and problems that arise from Ishiguro's use of unreliable narrators, examining the ways in which they impact the relationships between characters, the portrayal of historical events, and the construction of personal identity. Through a close reading of three of Ishiguro's novels, "The Remains of the Day," "Never Let Me Go," and "When We Were Orphans," this paper will argue that Ishiguro's use of unreliable narrators reveals the limitations of memory, truth, and self-deception, highlighting the complexity of human relationships and social structures. This paper also examines the psychological problems faced by the unreliable narrators in Kazuo Ishiguro's novels. Through a close analysis of three of his most notable works, "Never Let Me Go," "The Remains of the Day," and "When We Were Orphans," this paper explores the psychological challenges that Ishiguro's narrators face, including memory distortion, self-deception, struggles with personal identity, and social isolation. Ultimately, this paper argues that Ishiguro's use of unreliable narrators reveals the limitations of human perception and understanding, and highlights the importance of empathy, critical thinking, and self-reflection in navigating the complexities of the world.
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