Who states fate is like a sandstorm that changes direction?

• A. Kafka
• B. Otsuka
• C. Crow
• D. Nakata

Answer: (C)

Fate in this story is treated as something elusive and uncontrollable, constantly shifting direction like a sandstorm. That image comes from Crow, the talking crow who serves as a voice of commentary and guidance for Kafka. Crow’s observations push the idea that destiny isn’t a straight line you can map out; it moves with unseen winds and can abruptly redirect your path.

This makes Crow the best fit because his perspective often centers on how events collide, diverge, and redirect one’s journey in surprising ways. The other characters—Kafka, Nakata, and Otsuka—speak to different facets of the narrative (identity, memory, daily life, or supernatural elements) but they don’t famously articulate fate with that sandstorm metaphor.