Before revision: The Sphinx motif present within the novel is established through the enigmatic creature of Murakami's design, Nakata: a mysterious, omnipotent being that who grapples with the concept of a meaningless existence in turn of searching for authenticity by disconnecting from societal conventions of wealth and status.
After revision: The Sphinx motif present within the novel is established through the enigmatic creature of Murakami's design, Nakata: a mysterious, omnipotent being who grapples with the concept of a meaningless existence in turn of searching for authenticity by disconnecting from societal conventions of wealth and status.