Questions on Kojima's chapter from Christy

1. Kojima focuses on a paragraph from Hear the Wind Sing. He draws connections between this paragraph and many of Murakami’s works. He discusses their connections as ‘his poetics of requiem.’ How intentionally do you think Murakami was with these connections? Can you think of any other subtle connections in his other works? 
2. He discusses the opposing relationship between France and Germany. Each represents the parallel worlds of the dead versus the living. Did you notice the connection between these countries when reading? If you didn’t specifically notice France and Germany’s relationship, were there any other opposing forces you noticed that represented this idea of opposing worlds?  
3. Kojima discusses how Debussy’s Piano Jardins sous la Pluie might have been a more suitable title due to the atmospheric presence of France. Do you agree? Why or why not?
4. As we know, Norwegian Wood is a song by the Beatles. Using cynical wit, the narrator sings about his efforts to have sex with a woman. He realizes she was only leading him on, so he sleeps in the tub by himself. It's implied he burns her house down the next morning, unclear if she’s still inside, as a little revenge. Do you think there are any parallels between the lyrical context of the song and the context of the novel? If so, do you think Norwegian Wood is or isn’t a suitable title?
5. Are there any specific points you think Kojima missed? Is there anything you wish he would have expanded on?