Home Quote by Koushun Takami
“Furthermore--though it was quite irrelevant now--he had no idea his killer, Kazuo Kiriyama, had, in his mansion that was much larger than Toshinori's home in Shiroiwa-cho, mastered the violin at a level far superior to Toshinori's a long time ago--and then tossed his violin into the trash.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Battle Royale by Koushun Takami, 1999
A character’s hidden talent is discarded, symbolizing loss of potential and identity.
In simple terms: A skill is thrown away, losing part of oneself.
Key Takeaway
Preserve what defines you.
Themes
identity
loss
talent
disposal
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- artistic struggle
- family expectations
Key Concepts
existentialism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What talents have you abandoned?
- How does loss shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Talent may be suppressed by circumstances.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
