Social Ethics in Time Narratives:A Sociological Analysis of the Miracles of the Namiya General Store
In Higashino Keigo's time narratives,the Namiya General Store acts like a time machine.Its operation for participants involves two key themes:the relationship between the past and the present,and the connection between self and others.The socio-ethical implications are particularly prominent—namely,the past can aid the present,and others can help oneself.These connections generate a"force"-like effect,and"force"is in flux.A related theme is that unrelated others constitute an essential part of one's life.The primary purpose of time narrative is to clarify interpersonal relationships across different time-spaces,including relationships between people and between individuals and their own selves."Rebirth"and"redemption"are two socio-ethical meanings.While"rebirth"may include"death",its significance lies in"life".In Higashino's narratives,"rebirth"is even more dazzling than"life",carrying the deeper meaning of"redemption",which ultimately is self-redemption."Redemption"signifies a way of"living".Through the social dimension,although the length of life may not increase,its depth can be enriched.
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