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A Daughter of the Samurai · Character

Kin

A servant in Etsu's household.

minor

First appearance: i winters in echigo

Kin shows up with force in Falling Leaves. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Takes Etsu-bo to the castle moat and recounts memories of the old castle.
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In Falling Leaves: Takes Etsu-bo to the castle moat and recounts memories of the old castle. Later, in A Sunny New Year: A servant with a merry heart who imitates Mother's stately manner; whispers a poetic response to…

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Character Web

13 connections

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Japanese Family and Servants
  • Protagonist
  • Extended Family, Friends, and Acquaintances

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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