Little Green Monster Haruki Murakami

Opening Paragraphs What is the narrator’s daily life like? Describe the woman’s relationship with the oak tree. Why does she state that the tree is her “old friend”? Where does she think the sound is coming from? Is there any evidence that the woman is imagining this scene?

Metaphor?

Imagery In paragraph four, please underline any examples of imagery that you see? Which example do you feel is most significant? Why?

Imagery

Imagery

Final Paragraph As the “monster” is being punished, what is happening to his body? (annotate) Why do you think the author choose these details? What does this say about the “monster’s” interior or inner-being? Discuss the significance of the line - “See, then, you little monster, you have no idea what a woman is. There’s no end to the number of things I can think of to do to you.”

Final Paragraph (cont’d) What remains of the monster? Think about the narrator’s final lines. Is she talking to the monster? Is she talking to herself? Who is the monster in the story?