Magical Realism in Haruki Murakami's "The Wind-up Bird Chronicle"
Magical Realism in Haruki Murakami’s The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle Magical realism is one of the characteristics of postmodernism in literature, where magical or supernatural elements are presented in the everyday world. This genre often involves the portrayal of ordinary events that highlight the fine line of boundaries between normal and extraordinary life. In The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami, the elements of magical realism are highlighted to enhance the concept and storytelling. The novel uncovers the story in fantastical and extraordinary way despite the setting is in the normal everyday world. The layers of reality add surrealism and complexity to the novel while discovering the protagonist’s spirituality. The story started off with the beauty of the ordinary life of Toru Okada, cooking spaghetti in his kitchen. The story of self-discovery begins with the loss of his cat, followed by conflict with his wife and his brother-in-law. The three-part novel unfolds in a
