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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ANGLO-JAPANESE NATION IN THE
WORKS OF K. ISHIGURO.
Irsaliyeva Madinakhon
Teacher, National University of Uzbekistan
E-mail: irsaliyeva92@bk.ru
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13466813
Annotation
It is known that modern English literature is rich in famous writers and
Kadzuo Ishiguro is one of them. He is also considered as multicultural writer
because we come across English and Japanese images in his most works. As he
was born in Japan then moved to England and became English novelist. This
writing provides some essential information about characteristics of the Anglo-
Japanese nation in the works of K. Ishiguro.
Key words:
English literature, writer, multicultural, images, works,
novelist, nation.
In his books, Ishiguro often uses the experiences and motifs of Japan and
England and their culture. Ishiguro often writes his novels in the form of
memoirs or diaries. Last year, the Academy praised Bob Dylan for creating a new
form of poetry through the American songwriting tradition. This spring, Dylan
accepted the award and said that he never thought about what he did for
literature. Ishiguro's books are flawless, crazy, and at the same time completely
emotional, because in the center is always a living person, a vein of thoughts and
feelings. In this sense, Ishiguro is a postmodernist: they use the bricks of various
literary genres and styles not to paragonize them, but to conditionally recreate
them in the reader's view. His "Remains of the Day" is the story of an English
butler, who was walking along the English roads, but actually in the depths of his
memories. "Never Let Me Go" is science fiction about the students of a private
English boarding school, intended for important or frightening purposes, but
what happens becomes clear only in the last pages.
Poland researcher W.Olivia expressed these thoughts about the characters
of Kazuo Ishiguro's works and the author's complexity in writing novels:
"Kazuo's debut novel "A pale view of hills" is a complete manifestation of the
writer's style, which is further refined and slightly modified in his later novels. .
Most of his character traits, and most importantly, the themes of memory and
the human relationship to the past, are covered in great detail in the Japanese
trilogy (the first three novels) and the surrealist trilogy (the last three novels).
The most prominent and distinctive features are, respectively: economy of
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words, psychological description of characters, orientation to form and, most
importantly, action, which is mainly represented by the internal struggles of the
main characters and, at the same time, the narrators. uses the elements
mentioned above to show more clearly the unreliability and deceptive nature of
the process. The elliptical style and the slow pace of the story allow the
characters to talk more freely about their past. What's also remarkable is that it
successfully combines Japanese concepts and European traditions to highlight
the universal problem of remembering the past and the betrayal of one's own
memories on various levels. Although it is a well-known fact that the concept of
memory can be approached and interpreted from different perspectives, in "A
pale view of hills" memory is a deceptive and unreliable mechanism of copying
with its mistakes, as well as in order to preserve its own dignity. It is
undoubtedly indicated as a method". This is what Etsuko has to say about the
main female character of the novel: "Etsuko creates the whole image of Nagasaki
and her life in the ruined city, depicting the ruined, poor buildings and people
who cannot come to terms with life after the atomic bomb (Ms. Fujiwara, Ogata-
San, and Kazuo) . However, the nuclear explosion itself is never directly
mentioned, and the reader never knows what happened in Nagasaki at that
moment. Etsuko talks about the danger that has overtaken the town, but the
people and its tragedy are never clearly described except in a few conversations
with Ogata and Mrs. Fujiwara. At the same time, it cannot be denied that this
tragedy will remain in every memory that Etsuko remembers and that this event
will forever affect the lives of the characters.
The creation of female characters in the debut novel "A pale view of hills",
in particular, the main character Etsuko, shows the balance between
commonality and creative individuality in the context of the story. So, we will
consider two main situations in the creation of the female image in the work. 1.
Generality: The novel's female characters, including Etsuko, operate within the
social and cultural norms of post-World War II Japan and, to some extent, post-
war Britain. These norms influence their roles, expectations, and behaviors. 2.
Creative individuality: 1) unique personal memory: each female character in the
novel, including Etsuko, has a unique personal past and experiences that shape
her individuality. Etsuko's memories of her personal past in Japan and her
experiences during and after the war inform her unique perspective and choices.
2) emotional complexity: Etsuko's emotional world, including her feelings of loss
and grief, demonstrates her individuality. Her emotional reactions and
relationships with her daughters and other characters are deeply personal and
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reflect her unique experiences. Etsuko's experience as a Japanese woman living
in post-war Britain also emphasizes her creative individuality. His combination
of cultural influences and interactions with people of different nationalities add
depth to his character. In general, Kazuo Ishiguro's narrative style often delves
deep into the inner lives of his characters, enhancing their emotional complexity
and individuality. The female characters in the novel "A pale view of hills"
exemplify the author's ability to create characters formed in general social and
historical contexts, but distinguished by their own attitudes, feelings and
personal past. Such a balance between generality and creative individuality
contributes to the depth and richness of the characters and the novel as a whole.
In the example of the main female character Miss Kenton in the novel
"The Remains of the Day", we will consider the generality and creative
individual approach. 1. Generality: The female characters in The Remains of the
Day often adhere to the general social norms and expectations of their time,
which limit their roles to positions of service and support. They are expected to
be loyal, hardworking and respectful as housekeepers or servants. 2. Creative
individuality: 1) individuality: Although society's norms and roles may be
common, Miss Kenton is depicted with a unique and bright personality. Her
uniqueness is clearly manifested in her intelligence, and in addition to her role
as a housewife, she strives for a fulfilling life. He is a well-developed character
with his own characteristics and desires. 2) emotional depth: Miss Kenton's
feelings and internal conflicts, especially her unrequited love for Mr. Stevens,
show her individuality.
In general, Kazuo Ishiguro's novels are significant for their intellectual and
emotional depth, their contribution to literature and culture, and their ability to
provoke thought and discussion on a wide range of topics. Female characters are
the main in his works which shows both English and Japanese characteristics.
His work continues to be celebrated today for his artistry and ability to connect
with readers on a deep level.
References:
1.
Ishiguro K. A Pale View of Hills. Faber and Faber, 1982. – 144p.
2.
Ishiguro K. The Remains of the Day. Faber and Faber,1989. – 194 p.
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Terestchenko M. “Servility and Destructiveness in Kazuo Ishiguro`s The
Remains of the Day.” Partial Answers 5.1 (2007): 77-89. Project MUSE. Web. 16
Sept. 2013.
4.
https://www.grin.com/document/60193
5.
https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-remains-of-the-day/characters/miss-
kenton-mrs-benn
