Honey Pie

In, Honey Pie, by Haruki Murakami, there was repetition of the word “OK” where the protagonist, Junpei, was addressed by others on situations that will affect his life.  This word “OK” emphasizes his acceptance of the reality in which he is placed.  It is repeated when an event would occur that would affect his life such as the relationship between Sayoko and Takatsuki.  This word appeared to force him into submission into a life he had no control over.  It emphasized the idea that his life was dictated by others and that he should conform to these decisions.  Junpei conformed and accepted the decisions by others, giving him a sense of a lack of control in his life.  This can be seen as a political statement made by Murakami which is common characteristic of the magical realism genre.  Murakami’s use of the word “OK” is to convey to readers the idea that they like Junpei adhere to decisions made by others and do not question the effect it will have on their own life.  This is a common concern in political and social spheres that individuals will conform to decisions made by others without questioning the affect it can have.