After Nakata murders Johnny Walker, what changes about him?

• A. He grows distant from people
• B. He loses his memory
• C. He can no longer understand cats
• D. He becomes more reclusive

Answer: (C)

Understanding cat language is how Nakata connects with the world in Murakami's story. It reflects his gentle, straightforward view of life. When he murders Johnny Walker, that bond is broken, and he loses the ability to understand cats. This change shows how violence can sever even the most delicate connections, leaving him cut off from the animal world he once could communicate with and contributing to his growing isolation.