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Anton Talarico | Definitive Analysis | Alice Munro's "To Reach Japan"

"To Reach Japan" is an epic tale set in 1970's metropolitan Canada, and explores Greta's conflict between being a devoted housewife versus being a successful poet, a writer who challenges the status quo based on the simple merit of her profession. It is quite astonishing to think of the incredible journey Greta will take - through her psyche - and also via train - to Toronto - with a desire to reach Japan - and have her desires fulfilled. But what does this mean for her family? What does this mean for her husband and daughter, Katy? Can a poet be a person who gives and gives, or only an individual who takes and takes? It is really a universal question that irks at us all: are we content with being somewhat (or completely) unsatisfied with our lives? Or does it drive us "wild"? I am blown away by this text, and the detailed and unique images have always stuck in my mind reminding me of the deep symbolic meaning that they bring across - and I would imagine that is the testament to any writer engaged in the task of creative writing. Munro simply hits it out the ball park with this short story. It's quite a feat, in my personal opinion. Be sure to utilize the Table of Contents below, to make it easier to jump around from part to part as you feel the need. I hope you enjoy and find interesting - and useful - this detailed analysis of this short story. So get some coffee, take a window-side seat, buckle up, and settle in for a journey as we attempt "To Reach Japan." Table of Contents: Intro. & Getting to Know Greta, Her Family, Etc. - 0:00 A Tragic Metaphor: Greta as Crying Baby - 9:15 Greta's Contrast to Peter - 14:03 Poetry and Being a Poet - 20:00 Going to the Party (An Exploration of Feminist Perspective) - 23:13 The Party and the Young Girl Serving Drinks - 32:13 Meeting Harris Bennett - 47:35 The Aftermath of Greta's Encounter with Bennett - 58:50 Analyzing the Title: "To Reach Japan" - 1:01:39 Traveling with Katy/Traveling with Purity - 1:04:00 Greg & Laurie: A Harmonious Pair - 1:11:07 Greg the Endless Giver & Greta's Revelation - 1:18:16 Reg & Dorothy Have a Moment - 1:29:25 Searching for Katy - 1:38:00 Our "Friends" Depart - 1:45:30 Arriving at Our Destination - 1:51:08 Music from Typito: Z22P1XNEUANYAANX