A point often discussed in the book is whether pleasure seeking automatically leads to debauchery. Do you agree with Ono's views on the matter? Why or why not?
Give two examples of symbolism in the book, and explain how they relate to the storyline.
Cite several examples of how Ono, even at the end of the book, is an unreliable narrator.
Why do you suppose Akira Sugimura planned to put a pet cemetery in Kawabe Park? What might its significance have been?
Do you believe.....
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