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SEMINAR III |
TAMAKAZURA
What prompts Tamakazura to leave Chikushi for Kyoto? How long has she been there?
How does coincidence add to the plot development?
What makes the Hase Temple a special place?
What is Genji'sreaction to Tamakazura's arrival on the scene? Murasaki's feelings?
HATSUNE
What is the celebratory nature of this chapter which starts with the New Year, the first day of Spring?
How does Tamakzaura react to Genji's visit?
KOCHO
It is the third month, at the height of Murasaki's season. Genji decides to take charge of Tamakazura.
How does he do this?
HOTARU
To whom does Genji wish to reveal Tamakazura's beauty? Why?
How do irises and horse racing fit the proprieties of the chapter? As symbols? How?
Genji and Tamakazura discuss literature. What is the substance of their argument?
TOKONATSU
Genji has his comic relief in the person of Naishi no suke. Here To no Chujo has his. Who is theOmi lady?
What is the function of the lanterns?
KAGARIBI
What is the season?
What are the flares and what do they mean?
NOWAKI
A storm blows through the palace. How does it affect the following:
Yugiri & Murasaki no ue?
Yugiri & Genji?
Yugiri & Akikonomu?
Yugiri & Tamakazura &Genji
Yugiri & the Akashi princess?
How does Yugiri rent the fabric of his father's delusions?
Why is 'spying through holes in the fence' so important an activity for Yugiri to perform?
MIYUKI
What does Genji urge on Tamakazura?
How does To no Chujo respond to Genji's idea and to the announcement that Tamakazura is his daughter?
FUJIBAKAMA
Why does Yugiri become mistakenly nterested in Tamakazura? What is his mistake?
Why is Tamakazura reluctant to entertain Kashiwagi's attentions?
Is Higekuro a default measure?
MAKIBASHIRA
What does Higekuro do in order toimprove his chances with Tamakazura?
What does Higekuro's wife do in reaction to his attentions paid to Tamakazura?
Do we have a game of musical chairs, potential wife swapping in this chapter?
Who is Makibashira and what does she do?
How does Murasaki react to Higekuro taking custody of his children?
Why does Tamakazura go into service at the palace, and why does she leave it?
UMEGAE
What lies behind the special events: the Akashi princess's coming of age ceremony, an incense match, and a ball?
What is To no Chujo's initial reaction to Yugiri's interest in his daughter Kumoi no Kari?
FUJI NO URABA
Who performs the task of bringing Yugiri and Kumoi no Kari together?
Why does Genji come to want to take the tonsure and leave the world?
Everyone rises in rank, Genji to the position of Emperor Emeritus. What happens to the others?
Why is a pilgrimage made in the tenth month to the Rokujo Palace?