A Daughter of the Samurai · Character
Clara
An American friend of Etsu in the United States.
minor
First appearance: First Impressions
Clara shows up with force in First Impressions. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The American maid who makes a cherry pie for Etsu and performs tasks that surprise Etsu with their familiarity.
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In First Impressions: The American maid who makes a cherry pie for Etsu and performs tasks that surprise Etsu with their familiarity. Later, in New Experiences: Seen with Mother by the well looking at the morning-glory…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family, Friends, and Acquaintances
- Japanese Family and Servants
- Childhood and Poetic Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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