Japanese Literature

D I S C U S S A N T : U B A L D O , J H O M A R L .
Akutagawa Ryūnosuke
Pseudonym Chōkōdō Shujin or
Gaki, (born March 1, 1892, Tokyo,
Japan—died July 24, 1927,
Tokyo), prolific Japanese writer
known especially for his stories
based on events in the Japanese
past and for his stylistic
virtuosity.
What do you think the spider
and Kandata symbolize in the
story, both individually and in
relation to each other?
What lessons or insights can we
draw from "The Spider's
Thread" about the consequences
of one's actions and the
possibility of redemption?
Bashō
In full Matsuo Bashō,
pseudonym of Matsuo
Munefusa, (born 1644, Ueno, Iga
province, Japan—died Nov. 28,
1694, Ōsaka), the supreme
Japanese haiku poet, who greatly
enriched the 17-syllable haiku
form and made it an accepted
medium of artistic expression.
The aged mother
How does "The Aged
Mother" resonate with
universal themes and
lessons that can be
applied to contemporary
life and society?
Discuss the moral
dilemma faced by the
son in the story. How
does it reflect broader
ethical and societal
considerations?
Thank you for participating!
"Go sanka itadaki arigatōgozaimasu"