Themes of Memory, Duty, and Identity in Kazuo Ishiguro’s “The Remains of the Day”

Authors

  • Srinivas Abburi, Dr. N. Solomon Benny Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64180/

Keywords:

duty, emotional, identity, memories, psychological, repression,

Abstract

Kazuo Ishiguro’s “The Remains of the Day” (1989) stands as one of the most celebrated novels of late-twentieth century British fiction. Set in post-war England, the novel explores the personal and moral dilemmas of Stevens, a butler who reflects upon his life of service to a once-prestigious English lord, Lord Darlington. Through a masterful first-person narrative, Ishiguro examines themes of memory, dignity, duty, repression, and national identity. 

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Published

2026-01-07

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-June 2026

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Themes of Memory, Duty, and Identity in Kazuo Ishiguro’s “The Remains of the Day” . (2026). Hong Kong International Journal of Research Studies, ISSN: 3078-4018, 4(1), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.64180/