In “The Seventh Man,” author Haruki Murakami depicts flashbacks into the seventh man’s childhood though a short story. Though hesitant, the seventh man eventually shared his life-story with other adults. He begins by sharing about the day that his best friend, K. was killed in a tsunami, and the lasting impacts it had on his everyday life. He also goes in-depth in explaining how he overcame his fear of death, and how the only way to overcome fears is to face them. This story should be read by people of all ages as Murakami’s use of frame story structure captures the attention of his audience and depicts the events of the seventh man’s life in full effect. The use of frame story structure provokes the reader to develop compassion for the seventh
