Link to an Essay Written about The Pillow Book

http://www.scribd.com/doc/2087358/The-Pillow-Book

Evidence of Sei Shanogan's:

Ego/Conceit:

[81]
[82]
[178]
[281]
129]

Concern for her reputation:

[94]
[101]
[94]

Desire to challenge/be challenged:

[82]
[77]

Interest in Music:

[204]
[88]

Poetic Ego:

[94]
[101]

Disdain:

[116]
[42]
[186]
[185]
[148]

Perceptiveness of Gritty Details:

[104]
[25]

We still need examples for:
1. Distate for hypocrisy or double standards
2. Compassion
3. Romantic or affectionate side
4. Loyalty

Please add whatever you guys found! I'll keep adding :)

Writing Style

Anything about the writing style. How is it important? (this question might replace the literary conventions question) 

Music, calligraphy, clothing, etc.

Evidence of their significance to Sei and Japanese culture.

Poetry

Importance of poetry with regards to Japanese society and her specifically.
Evidence of her poetic ego

Detail oriented/obsession with aesthetics/picky

IB Profile

Evidence concerning IB profile traits:
Knowledgeable
Risk-Taker
Balanced
Reflective
Thinker
Communicator
Principled
Open-Minded
 

Man-Woman Relationships

What do we know about them?

Importance of Nature

Witty

Competitive

Principled

Critical

Obsequious

Conceited