KAZUO ISHIGURO’S AN ARTIST OF THE FLOATING WORLD – RECOVERING AND REDISCOVERING THE SELF
KAZUO ISHIGURO’S AN ARTIST OF THE FLOATING WORLD – RECOVERING AND REDISCOVERING THE SELF

Summary/Abstract: Discovering and recovering the self is an arduous process, and it can last until old age. The individuation process is long lasting, full of trials, and it is the epitome of the self. The “journey of the hero” can and it is applied to all kinds and sorts of people. It is all the same consuming, difficult, and rewarding in the end if it is done properly. However, the “lens” with which the heroes view their lives is of the utmost importance. Having courage, the stern and correct analysis, and most of all consistency contribute to the hero’s wellbeing and view on life. The main purpose of this paper, which is part of a thesis, is to analyze Ono’s life through the prism of psychology and psychoanalysis.

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