The Tale of Genji What metaphors are used in The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu? Asked by bookragstutor 12 years ago 8/20/2012 4:25 AM Last updated by Jill W 5 years ago 8/4/2019 7:10 PM
The mischievous fox is used as a metaphor for the reciprocal seductiveness that exists between Genji and Yugao.