Multiple Themes In A Separation By Katie Kitamura

Through multiple themes being applied to the story of the novel- A Separation- it alludes to the moral or central idea of the story which is to be implied through various literary devices that elevate the scenarios in order to demonstrate how much she has advanced prior to her knowledge in the art of writing.

Purposefully, Katie Kitamura wrote the novel, “A Separation”, in order to take an approach a more “psychological” perspective towards her writing which had individually dissected the aspects of every observation. Her style of writing seems to contain incorrect grammar which would bother those who may feel opinionated as her writing may appearcomes to show as erroneous. It may not be as beautiful as you think. Still, she does not feel

For instance, Stefano quotes, (Kitamura 87) “Yes- he was beginning to turn around, his face was hopeful, he was truly her slave.” This is a hyperbole because it is an exaggeration of his deep love and loyalty that he feels for Maria. It proves to show through the observations of the protagonist who seems to be witnessing the scene being played. Also metaphorically, the word “slave” represents how he presented himself to Maria, and just how much dedication he had in order to woo her. The young woman, who is the protagonist, is the subject of the work. However, the novel is more based on the subject of the protagonist’s secret, and the situation between her husband and herself. The secret complies with their agreement which is to separate, but they shan’t get divorced in spite of their affairs. Giving reason to create distance between the two. Kitamura vaguely uses no quotation marks to emphasize and assist the reader in depicting the moral to the story as they read, or to symbolize a deeper meaning for the audience to discover by analyzing and devise their own conception of the significance to the novel. As such, the foreshadowing is implied in each chapter with the application of imagery and punctuation as well as through the various hints within every action committed by the

Divorce is a matter of opposing marriage, on the contrary, partially representing the religion of Catholicism in the wedding vows they quote, “ lawfully wedded (husband/wife), to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.” Divorce defies those vows which are spoken to show the commitment between a couple taking on the challenges of