The seventh man concludes that the worst thing we can do when we are frightened is "to turn our backs on [fear], to close our eyes." Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Explain your answer.

In Murakami’s later fiction, notes one literary critic, “we see the theme of isolation and Murakami’s assertion of the need for communication and greater understanding between people.” Would you say that “The Seventh Man” deals with these issues? Explain.

In "The Seventh Man", Murakami explores what them or central idea about fear? Is his theme advanced by the use of figurative language?

Describe the tragedy that changed the seventh man's life.

While reading lines 1-30: Circle and Describe - the mood created in lines 1-15. Underline - figurative language, such as personification, simile, and metaphor. Circle - what makes the seventh man seem mysterious in lines 16-30.

While reading lines 336-384: Circle - indications that the narrator has changed. In the Margin - give a summary of occuring events when the seventh man gets K.'s watercolors.

Describe the tragedy that changed the seventh man’s life.

“The Seventh Man” is told almost exclusively in flashback. The narrator recounts events that took place before the beginning of the story. How does this technique help you understand the seventh man and his struggle to recover from tragedy?

While reading lines 290-335: In the Margin - give a description of the seventh man's dreams. Underline - the explanation how the seventh man attempts to get rid of his memory of K's death.

Does Miss Strangeworth seem to understand the harm she is causing? Cite evidence to support your answer

What point in the story held the most suspense, or tension, for you? In what way was this event foreshadowed earlier in the story? Give specific examples from the story to support your answer.

Use "Babysitting Helen"

In paragraphs 30-31, Trish does not follow Helen into the kitchen because -

A. Helen promises not to get into trouble B. Trish wants Helen to get hurt C. Trish knows everything will be okay D. Trish does not want to treat Helen like a baby

(a) Recall: What does the Lady do after seeing Sir Lancelot in the mirror ?
(b) Analyze: How does the long description of Sir Lancelot make the knight seem like the real-life embodiment of a vision?
(c) Draw Conclusions: Given this description of Lancelot, explair, why the Lady might be said to leave her room in pursuit of her visions.

Describe where the Lady of Shalott lives in relation to the city of Camelot