Klara and the Sun part1

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When first reading Part One of Klara and the Sun, it's as if one steps into a strange world intertwined with technology and warmth, and a multitude of complex and profound emotions well up inside. Delving into this part from an emotional perspective allows us to better understand the delicate emotional threads and deep implications that the author, Kazuo Ishiguro, attempts to convey.​
Klara, as the central narrator of the story, has a simple yet intense emotion that is like a pure flame, illuminating the entire beginning. She is in the store display window, looking at the outside world with a pure curiosity and longing for the human world, using a perspective almost like that of a child. This curiosity is not just a simple thirst for knowledge but is filled with a yearning for unknown emotions. When she observes the passers-by on the street and the every move of the children in front of the window, every subtle expression and every inadvertent action can trigger a series of thoughts and associations in her mind. She desires to understand the emotional code hidden behind these human behaviors. This desire is like a germinating seed, eager to break through the soil and welcome the sunlight.​
Klara's special affection for the sun is even more moving. In her perception, the sun is not just a source of energy but also a being with life and emotions. Her dependence on and reverence for the sun are a primitive and pure emotional sustenance. Whenever the sunlight shines on her, the vitality and joy she feels are not only a physical energy supplement but also a spiritual comfort and satisfaction. This emotion makes me think of the piety of human beings towards their beliefs. The sun, to Klara, is the supreme belief in her heart, giving her strength and hope, allowing her to have a spiritual pillar even before she has truly entered the human world.​
When Klara meets Josie, a journey full of warmth and the unknown begins. Josie, this sick girl, appears like a unique light, attracting all of Klara's attention. Klara's emotion towards Josie quickly evolves from initial curiosity to selfless companionship and protection. In the face of Josie's mother's harsh questions and tests, Klara's firmness and efforts all stem from the emotional connection she has with Josie deep in her heart. She desires to pass the tests not only to fulfill her "mission" of being purchased but also because she instinctively wants to stay by Josie's side and bring warmth and comfort to this lonely girl.​
Josie's mother's emotions are complex and profound. Her love for her daughter is beyond doubt, yet this love is shrouded in worry and fear. She knows well that her daughter is seriously ill and her life may fade away at any time. This great pain makes her show an almost harsh caution when facing Klara. She hopes to ensure that Klara can replace Josie in the future and continue her life through the tests. Behind this emotion is a mother's struggle and helplessness in a desperate situation. She tries to grasp every possible straw to fight against the cruel arrangement of fate for her daughter. Her attitude towards Klara is a combination of the expectation of a substitute for her daughter and the deep fear of her daughter's impending death. These two emotions are intertwined, making her image full of contradictions and tension.