1. Show what does the repeated theme of "wasted effort" apply toshimamura to komoko? to anyone else in the novel?
2. Nature, and mainly the seasons, plays an important part in Snow country. what are some important instances ? What do you believe kawabata is suggested by using these examples?
3. Insects are found regularly in the novel (moth, silkworms, butterflies, dragonflies, cocoons) Find example and describe their significance.