Kafka on the Shore Lesson Plan

Murakami and Feminism

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Through close reading and classwide discussion, students will attempt to tackle the complex presentation of feminism, female experience, and gender/sex dynamics at this point in the work.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.1; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.2; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.3; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.6

Structure:

Have students read this interview of Murakami conducted by Mieko Kawakami alongside the reading assignment for the day. Though the interview does not mention Kafka on the Shore, Kawakami brings up many of the major criticisms of Murakami has received regarding...