Klara's Observations
What physical change in Josie does Klara notice most frequently in this section? Find it
Increasing fatigue/weakness
“As we climbed the side of the green mound, Josie’s breath became short, and she clung tightly to me” (60).
Who does Klara believe the Sun’s kindness is especially directed toward?
Josie
Josie’s illness primarily affects her energy in what way?
She becomes easily faigued
Who takes on the role of closely monitoring Josie in this section?
Klara
Klara believes that noticing small details is important because it might help her do what?
Find a way to help Josie
Klara views the Sun as having what kind of power over Josie’s health?
Healing Power
Do the adults fully understand Josie’s condition in this section?
NO
Klara believes that observing Josie is part of what?
Her purpose
Klara often looks for patterns in Josie’s illness, even though they are not always what?
Consistent / predictable
Klara’s belief in the Sun most closely resembles what human concept?
Faith/Religion
Why might Ishiguro avoid clearly naming Josie’s illness?
To focus on emotional impact rather than medical details
Which is more important to Klara: her own well-being or helping Josie? Find a moment where this can be seen.
Helping Josie
What does Klara’s intense observation suggest about how she defines care? Find a moment where she shows intense observation.
Care means paying close attention/understanding
"It occurred to me that perhaps, in his own way, this boy was as important to Josie as was the mother; and that his aims and mine might in some ways be almost parallel" (62).
Why does Ishiguro give Klara a belief system rather than pure logic?
To differentiate between human and artificial thinking
How does Josie’s illness affect the mood of the household? Find a quote where this mood is present.
It creates tension, fear, and uncertainty
“But there were other mornings when the Mother would remain unsmiling and tense, even if the quick coffee didn’t have to be hurried” (54).
How does Klara’s sense of responsibility differ from the adults’?
She feels personally obligated despite having no authority
Find a quote from pages 49–71 where Klara carefully observes Josie or her actions.
“Josie watched them, both her hands still on his shoulder, so that the two of them formed a single shape against the sky” (61).
Find a quote from pages 49–71 that shows Klara believes the Sun has human qualities.
“I wonder why the Sun would go for his rest to a place like that” (56).
“You’d think the Sun would need a palace, minimum” (56). And others
Find a quote from pages 49–71 that shows Josie’s illness is unpredictable or not fully understood.
A quote showing uncertainty or inconsistency in symptoms.
Find a quote from pages 49–71 that shows Klara feels personally responsible for Josie’s well-being.
“She seemed often to wish to shorten the time I spent with Josie — which of course ran counter to my duty” (52).