In the novel "The Wind Up Bird Chronicle" by Haruki Murakami, how do you explain the seeming contradiction between Toru using his imagination to figure out the mystery of Kumiko's disappearance and his heeding Boris's warning not to use his imagination when he's facing his opponent in Room 208?

What is the role of the imagination in the novel?

Also consider the imagination in relation to characters like Nutmeg and Cinnamon.

The essay should include a brief introduction with a clear thesis statement (letting the reader know exactly what you will argue in the paper), cohesive body paragraphs beginning with topic sentences that state the main point of theparagraph and which will be supported by specific examples from the novel (including some well-chosen quotations), and a brief conclusion that leaves the reader with something more than just a restatement of what you've already argued.

Length : 4-6 pages.

Double spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font.