Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from 1Q84

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Air Chrysalis - This is a short story written by Fuka-Eri to counterbalance the power of the Little People by exposing them.

Word Processor - This item is purchased by Tengo through Komatsu in order to rewrite a story.

Tengo's Manuscript - This item incorporates certain elements from "Air Chrysalis" into it, such as two moons in an eastern sky.

The Playground - This is the symbolic location where Tengo, Aomame, and Ushikawa can both see the two moons in the sky.

Two Moons - These objects in "1Q84" also appear in Fuka-Eri's...
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