How to Make a Book Report
BOOK REPORT
4th Year
(Story/Novel)
Name:
Yr. & Sec.:
I. Title, Author, and Copyright “Remains of the Day” by: Kazuo Ishiguro, 1999
II. Summary of the Story/Novel
The novel opens with Stevens, the head butler at Darlington Hall, preoccupied with the idea of a journey which he foresees to take him through much of England’s finest sites. This journey has been a suggestion put to him by Mr. Farraday, his present employer. Not taking this suggestion seriously at first, Stevens reconsiders it upon receiving a letter from Miss Kenton, a former employee at Darlington Hall, who seemingly wishes to return as suggested by some distinct hints in that letter. The reconsideration is due to the idea of hiring an additional employee with an exemplary professionalism so as to address the dilemmas caused by an understaffed team. Stevens feels that with Miss Kenton back, the completion of a fully satisfactory staff plan will be possible.
In the morning of the first day of his trip, Stevens meets a white-haired man who suggests he reach the top of a hillside footpath because there he will see the best view in all England. Stevens then sets off up the footpath and is amazed by the marvelous view of the surrounding countryside. This gives a large room for Stevens’ anticipations for the many splendid things the next days have to offer. Stevens arrives at Salisbury around 3:30 in the afternoon. At a guest house here, he settles his things. After a while, he ventures into the streets of the city which also impressed him though what remains with him at the end of that day is the view of the English countryside which he claims possesses greatness.
Three stories illustrate Stevens’ notion of dignity. The first is about a certain butler who saw a tiger beneath the dining table one day but did not show any sign of panic or fear as he dealt with the situation. The second story involves Stevens’ father himself when he was enlisted to drive around Mr. Charles and two other
4th Year
(Story/Novel)
Name:
Yr. & Sec.:
I. Title, Author, and Copyright “Remains of the Day” by: Kazuo Ishiguro, 1999
II. Summary of the Story/Novel
The novel opens with Stevens, the head butler at Darlington Hall, preoccupied with the idea of a journey which he foresees to take him through much of England’s finest sites. This journey has been a suggestion put to him by Mr. Farraday, his present employer. Not taking this suggestion seriously at first, Stevens reconsiders it upon receiving a letter from Miss Kenton, a former employee at Darlington Hall, who seemingly wishes to return as suggested by some distinct hints in that letter. The reconsideration is due to the idea of hiring an additional employee with an exemplary professionalism so as to address the dilemmas caused by an understaffed team. Stevens feels that with Miss Kenton back, the completion of a fully satisfactory staff plan will be possible.
In the morning of the first day of his trip, Stevens meets a white-haired man who suggests he reach the top of a hillside footpath because there he will see the best view in all England. Stevens then sets off up the footpath and is amazed by the marvelous view of the surrounding countryside. This gives a large room for Stevens’ anticipations for the many splendid things the next days have to offer. Stevens arrives at Salisbury around 3:30 in the afternoon. At a guest house here, he settles his things. After a while, he ventures into the streets of the city which also impressed him though what remains with him at the end of that day is the view of the English countryside which he claims possesses greatness.
Three stories illustrate Stevens’ notion of dignity. The first is about a certain butler who saw a tiger beneath the dining table one day but did not show any sign of panic or fear as he dealt with the situation. The second story involves Stevens’ father himself when he was enlisted to drive around Mr. Charles and two other
References: Groes, S. & Matthews, S. (2010). Kazuo ishiguro contemporary critical perspectives. Retrieved September 20, 2011 at http://www.continuumbooks. com/ books/detail.aspx?BookId=130816&SearchType=Basic Huffman, R. (2009). The question of dignity in the remains of the day. Retrieved August 14, 2011 at http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Question-of-Dignity-in-The- Remains-of-the-Day&id=2326237 Jordison, S. (2010).The Remains of the Day. Retrieved September 20, 2011 at http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/booksblog/2010/nov/26/booker-club- remains-day