Summary & Analysis - The Remains Of The Day - Based On The Book By Kazuo Ishiguro

Golden Books Publishing

Summary

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS 
  
THE REMAINS OF THE DAY 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY KAZUO ISHIGURO 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING 
  
CONTENT 
The Genesis of a Journey 
Reflections on Duty and the Staff Plan 
The First Day – Salisbury and Memories 
The Ideal of a Great Butler 
Miss Kenton's Letter and Past Tensions 
The Conference at Darlington Hall 
The Conference and its Aftermath 
A Shift in Perspective and Troubles on the Road 
The Past Revisited 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
"The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro tells the story of Stevens, an aging butler, as he embarks on a road trip in 1956. The journey becomes a backdrop for his memories, particularly his past service to Lord Darlington and his relationship with the housekeeper, Miss Kenton. The book explores themes of dignity, duty, and the nature of greatness through Stevens’s reflections. He grapples with the meaning of his life, questioning if his rigid adherence to his professional ideals came at the cost of personal fulfillment. The narrative unfolds as a witty and poignant meditation on the responsibilities of an ordinary man, set against the backdrop of historical events.

Duration: 28 minutes (00:27:41)
Publishing date: 2025-01-25; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —