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SEMINAR II |
MIOTSUKUSHI
Events prevail such as Reizei accedes to the throne, the Akashi lady gives birth to Genji's daughter. How can these events be interpreted?
What is Sumiyoshi and how does it function?
How does Genji treat the former Vestal Virgin of Ise (Akikonomu) after her mother Rokujo's death?
YOMOGIU
Does the character of Suetsumuhana change in the course of the chapter? How?
How does the season of this chapter relate to Genji's initial encounter with Suetsumuhana?
How does Genji take care of Suetsumuhana's living quarters?
SEKIYA
To which chapter is this one paired?
How is the problem handled of Utsusemi's position in the narrative?
EAWASE
Explain the politics of the picture meet? Where does it occur? What happens?
What is good and bad about illustrated stories? Who wins?
How do Genji's pictures get into the competition? What are they of?
MATSUKAZE
Which places figure in the narrative? How is Genji outfitting them?
How do you suppose Murasaki no ue reacts to the news that Akashi is in town?
How does Genji convince Murasaki no ue to take Akashi's child into her care?
USUGUMO
What is the significance of the chapter title? (The same may be asked for each.)
What is significant about the Akashi lady's reaction to the idea of giving over her daughter to Genji's household?
How does the season figure in the scene when the child is taken from its mother?
What are Genji's feeling toward Akashi after taking his daughter? Toward the Aoi's family after the death of her father?
How does Genji take Fujitsubo's death?
Why does the old priest need to tell Emperor Reizei about the facts of his birth?
How does Reizei act toward Genji after the disclosure?
Does Genji see Akikonomu as a surrogate for her mother Rokujo?
What is her season and how does it relate to their relationship?
ASAGAO
To which chapter is this one related?(Hahakigi)
Who is Asagao?
Why does Genji desire this woman? What does Murasaki think?
Who is Naishi no suke? Where else does she appear? (Momiji no ga -age57, now 71)
Which season predominates at the end of the chapter? What is the significance of the frozen lake?
OTOME
What has been Genji's attitude toward the education of his son?
Who is Kumoi no kari and who is she to Yugiri?
Who gets in the way of the young potential lovers?
Describe the magnificence of the palace Genji constructs at Rokujo. Who are its residents?