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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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Japanese Family and Servants
- Protagonist
- Extended Family, Friends, and Acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it captures the emotional and psychological peak of the protago…
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