Sunday, November 16, 2008

Book 2 Blog 4.

"I had gone into a state I recognized. I could not explain it, but it was as familiar to me as my own skin. I did not feel either fear nor excitement. My brain switched off. I was all instinct, instinct and ears. (Hearn, 47)."

This is not the first time Takeo has described himself being in this state. I'm still trying to put a mental image on it, because it's not explained in great detail. I think that it's some kind of adrenaline rush. I wonder if he will learn to control this "instinct" better.

Why does Takeo try to get out even when his 'captors' are trying to protect him?
What is the significance of the man he meets with?
Why is the man tortured and killed just for being out?
Why is Akio so cruel to him?

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