In the Realm of a Dying Emperor: Japan at Century's End
by Norma Field
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When the Emperor Hirohito died in 1989, Japanese newspapers could not call his death a death, nor could they refer to him by his proper name. To do so would have exposed them to terrorism from the vigilante right wing. But this insightful book by a Japanese-American scholar reveals the hidden fault lines in the realm of the dying emperor.
Book Club Questions for In the Realm of a Dying Emperor (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for In the Realm of a Dying Emperor: Japan at Century's End (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on In the Realm of a Dying Emperor:
- Did Norma Field emphasize any specific themes throughout In the Realm of a Dying Emperor? What do you think Norma Field is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of In the Realm of a Dying Emperor and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout In the Realm of a Dying Emperor? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does In the Realm of a Dying Emperor reveal Norma Field's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Norma Field is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of In the Realm of a Dying Emperor affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Norma Field's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for In the Realm of a Dying Emperor (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for In the Realm of a Dying Emperor: Japan at Century's End (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on In the Realm of a Dying Emperor:
- Did Norma Field make persuasive arguments in In the Realm of a Dying Emperor? Did In the Realm of a Dying Emperor change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from In the Realm of a Dying Emperor?
- How does Norma Field present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Norma Field biased within In the Realm of a Dying Emperor? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does In the Realm of a Dying Emperor make you want to read next? Why?
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