What does Toshiko notice about the cherry blossoms decorating the front of the theater in "Swaddling Clothes"?

What does Toshiko fear about the future of Japanese society in "Swaddling Clothes"?

What aspect of modern Japan appalls Toshiko in "Swaddling Clothes"?

Through which critical lens can the story "Swaddling Clothes" best be read?

In "Swaddling Clothes," what does Toshiko find underfoot in the park among the cherry blossoms?

In "Swaddling Clothes," what do the cherry blossoms symbolize in contrast to their modern surroundings?

What drives Toshiko's strange and obsessive behavior in "Swaddling Clothes"?

What incident does Toshiko's husband tell their friends about in "Swaddling Clothes"?

Where does the story "Swaddling Clothes" take place?

What societal hierarchy oppresses Toshiko in "Swaddling Clothes"?