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Though never explicitly stated in the text, Keiko is widely analyzed through a (specifically autism).

Analyze Keiko’s self-perception as a "part" of the store rather than an individual. Her value is tied strictly to her productivity. Convenience Store Woman

Examine the character of Shiraha as a foil to Keiko; while she embraces the system to survive, he rejects it but remains trapped by his own misogynistic bitterness. 2. Capitalism and the "Precariat" Though never explicitly stated in the text, Keiko

Most research focuses on Keiko’s struggle to fit into a Japanese society that demands specific milestones: a "proper" career, marriage, and motherhood. Convenience Store Woman