Kalra and the Sun part6

油炸绿番茄

Summary of the Content
In the final part of "Klara and the Sun," Josie's health continues to improve after being nourished by the sun, and she gradually returns to a normal life, preparing for her upcoming university studies. As Josie grows older, Klara's role in her life becomes less significant. Josie and Rick, due to their different life plans, can only wish each other well and go their separate ways. Klara is moved to the storage room, where she quietly observes the family's daily activities. On the day Josie leaves for university, Klara is also sent to the junkyard, leaving Josie's home behind. There, Klara calmly sorts through her memories and encounters her manager. The novel concludes with a conversation between Klara and her manager, after which the manager leaves, and Klara remains seated.

Evaluation
Kazuo Ishiguro's writing style in this part of the novel is both subtle and profound. He skillfully uses Klara's limited perspective to explore complex themes such as humanity, technology, and the meaning of existence. The narrative is filled with a sense of melancholy and introspection, as Klara's gradual realization of her own limitations and the inevitable fate of being discarded is portrayed with great sensitivity. Ishiguro's ability to evoke empathy for an artificial being is a testament to his masterful storytelling. The themes of the novel are thought-provoking, challenging readers to consider the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and the boundaries of human emotion and consciousness. The novel's conclusion, with Klara sitting alone in the junkyard, is a poignant reminder of the transient nature of life and the search for meaning in a world dominated by technology.

Reflection
Every time I read this part, my eyes well up with tears. Klara ultimately cannot escape her fate of being discarded. Although Josie and her mother said they would take good care of Klara, she is still sent to the junkyard in the end. I can't help but feel a great deal of sympathy for Klara. It also makes me wonder whether, in the process of interacting with such human-like machines, we humans can treat them as we would treat other people, or if we only see them as tools. What does it mean for their lives to end? However, in the afterword of the translation, the translator says, "There is one trait that humans share but Klara lacks, and that is selfishness—because she is a completely altruistic being. This also means that all of Klara's qualities and emotions cannot be measured by human standards. It is precisely because of the coexistence of selfish desires and sublimated longings that the human heart is filled with contradictions, hesitations, and pains. Without the gravity of selfishness, all noble and upward human nature would become weightless and insubstantial. Selfishness is a heavy burden for humans, but perhaps in the not-too-distant future, it will also be one of the most important anchors of what it means to be human." This made me realize that maybe I am being too idealistic. The real world and real people simply cannot be like Klara. I think this is an idealized companion machine created by the author for us, also meant to make us reflect on ourselves and discover our unique qualities.