Book 2: Chapter 11: Pay Attention to Details Summary and Analysis

Details, the author tells us, are quite important. In the case in which Genji was successful in yet another seduction, the details that made him unique overwhelmed his younger conquest. He had approached her only to frighten her, then backed off considerably until she was comfortable with being physically near him. Langurous beside him, soothed, she was given plenty of opportunity to enjoy the comfort of him without trying to fend off further sexual advances. During these times, which followed after a shared activity—music lessons—she had plenty of opportunities to notice and enjoy what she felt was appealing about him. Of course part of what made him so attractive was his willingness to have sex with her which he did not take away even though he respected...