Mozaik Humaniora
Vol. 23 No. 2 (2023): MOZAIK HUMANIORA VOL. 23 NO. 2

The Changes in Social Commitment in The Works of Haruki Murakami

Dian Annisa Nur Ridha (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Dec 2023

Abstract

Haruki Murakami's early works, including "Hear The Wind Sing" and "Norwegian Wood," depict main characters characterized by a sense of detachment from society, reflecting the prevailing sentiments among Japanese youth in the late 1960s and 1970s. However, a notable shift occurs in Murakami's writing after 1995, particularly evident in novels like "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle," where the initial detachment transforms into a more engaged narrative. This research employs dialectical analysis, drawing from Murakami's aforementioned literary works   and connecting them with his background, as revealed in the non-fiction piece "Underground," along with the social context of their creation. The objective is to explore the evolution of social commitment in Murakami's works, revealing a transition from detachment to attachment, and from themes of death and alienation to those of exploration and understanding. The newfound attachment serves a broader purpose: an understanding that transcends individual characters, fostering a connection among all human beings.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MOZAIK

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Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Mozaik Humaniora is a journal that focuses on the scope of humanities and accepts articles on cultural studies, linguistic and literary studies, as well as philology and historical studies. ...