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1. Should we consider Matsuo Bashō’s work, The Narrow Road to the Deep North , to be a (true) diary of his travels? Why/why not? What insight does the overview in "The World of Haiku" have about this? What does the overview say about the development of the haiku verse form over time? (just summarize major points and interesting details). While "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" incorporates elements of a travel diary, its poetic nature, as well as insight from "The World of Haiku" overview, suggests that it goes beyond a traditional diary format. Basho’s work serves as a literary expression of his experiences and contributes to the broader development of the haiku-verse form. He used haiku as a means of portraying his connection with nature as well as capturing the fleeting moments throughout his travels. 2. Why does writer Kitamura Kigin give so much information about fireflies—what is his purpose? Who is he writing for? Take another haiku in the collection (in "The World of Haiku") you’ve been assigned to read, and demonstrate how an example in it reflects the same purpose as Kitamura Kigin’s fireflies does. With haiku-style writing, as well as other forms of poetry, the observation/reference of nature, serves many purposes. Kigin as a writer focused on waka (traditional Japanese poetry, also referred to as tanka); it is also interesting to note that in the manual he wrote in 1648, fireflies were significant. Back to the question, in the way he referenced Buddha in The Mountain Well , Buson also referenced Buddha in New Flower Gathering. In this, Buson suggests the badger may achieve Buddhahood, incorporating culture and the importance of religion within the culture, tying it to the importance and tight connection with nature. This haiku combines nature, seasonality (in the form of temporality within nature, for example), and symbolism, shining light on the interplay of the “natural world” with spiritual concepts. They both seem to use haiku-form to really portray traditional writing, along with conveying the significance of their culture, and the importance of certain aspects of their culture. (I used the world culture a lot, I’m sorry) 3. Read information about the Edo era (also called the Tokugawa era) in Japan and about The Love Suicides at Amijima (use the overview of The Love Suicides at Amijima and the second half of " Literatures of Early Modern East Asia"). What kind of a play is it? Where did the author get his

ideas for the play from? How was it received by audiences? What information about the Edo era helps you contextualize (understand) this play in a new way? What do you find interesting, and why? In the precursor of the play, it is stated that Monzaemon was inspired by a true story/stories; and this I could find true. One thing about the Edo era was the strict moral codes and emphasis on social hierarchy. The play is a reflection of societal restraints and rigid norms and the tensions rising due to them, during this period. The Love Suicides at Amijima contain both cultural and universal themes of societal pressure, love, and sacrifice, which are applicable through different cultures and times. I also found out that this play is banned, due to the “encouragement” of love suicides; but what reading up on the Edo era taught me was that love suicides were already pretty rampant at the time. Due to these constraints and expectations, these situations were not uncommon, making Jiehi and Koharu not all that original. 4. What information from " Realism Across the Globe ” and “ Modernity and Modernism, 1900-1945 ” helps you contextualize what you've read in "Separate Ways" and "In a Bamboo Grove" in a new way? Basically, I'm just asking you to write about the connections you see between the context content and the stories themselves. What do you find interesting, and why? Regarding the idea of modernism, the twentieth century also had an emphasis on class. Social class. This reinforces the ideas within Separate Ways with poverty, and the necessity of Okyo going off to marry, just to survive; as well as other things. Modernism also meant pushing the boundaries of literature and trying new things. This, for me, really contextualizes the formatting of In a Bamboo Grove and why it seemed so innovative and original. Realism also aligns with Separate Ways , with the examination of social dynamics, as well as relationships and challenges within this historical and cultural context. 5. Create two questions about the literature (not the overviews) to ask your classmates.

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