THE PHENOMENON OF EMOTIONAL ALIENATION IN THE NOVELS OF HARUKI MURAKAMI
Keywords:
emotional alienation, Haruki Murakami, postmodern literature, identity crisis, loneliness, Japanese fiction.Abstract
This article examines the phenomenon of emotional alienation in the novels of Haruki Murakami, focusing on how his characters experience detachment from their emotions, relationships, and social environment. Through qualitative textual analysis of works such as Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, and 1Q84, the study explores narrative techniques including fragmented identity, surrealism, and limited communication. The findings reveal that emotional alienation in Murakami’s fiction functions as both a psychological condition and a broader reflection of postmodern society, where individuals struggle with loneliness, identity crisis, and disconnection. The research highlights that Murakami’s literary approach provides deep insight into the complexities of modern human existence.References
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