Murakami's use of extended metaphor
I can analyse Murakami's use of semantic field and extended metaphor.
Murakami's use of extended metaphor
I can analyse Murakami's use of semantic field and extended metaphor.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A semantic field is a group of words linked together via their meaning.
- Semantic fields can help to create extended metaphors.
- Murakami uses the semantic field of biology in the opening of 'After Dark'.
- Murakami uses the semantic field of biology to characterise the city as a living organism via extended metaphor.
- Murakami emphasises the dynamic, interconnected nature of the city.
Keywords
Cumulative - increasing as new additions are added
Semantic field - a group of words related in meaning
Extended metaphor - a metaphor that extends multiple lines of a text
Dynamic - characterised by constant change or activity
Common misconception
Students may misinterpret Murakami's semantic field and assume the text is a horror, mystery or thriller story.
If you really break down Murakami's use of semantic field, his word choice is more centered around dynamism of a living organism.
Equipment
For this lesson you will need a copy of the opening paragraph from Chapter 1 of Haruki Murakami's 'After Dark'.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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