FORMING HERO IN THE NOVELS OF KAZUO ISHIGURO

This article reconsiders the formation of the hero in the novels of Kazuo Ishiguro by focusing on three key dimensions: silence, ethical passivity, and the instability of memory. Unlike traditional literary models in which the hero acts decisively and transforms reality, Ishiguro presents characters who often fail to act, hesitate, or remain emotionally restrained. This apparent weakness, however, constitutes a new type of heroism rooted in endurance rather than achievement.The article argues that Ishiguro’s heroes exist in a state of moral suspension, where the boundary between responsibility and helplessness is unclear. Ultimately, the study concludes that Ishiguro redefines the hero as a figure who embodies the limits of human understanding. His protagonists do not conquer the world; instead, they reveal the difficulty of knowing it fully. This shift reflects a broader tendency in contemporary literature toward introspective and ethically complex character models.