A Daughter of the Samurai · Character
Minty
An American friend of Etsu's daughter Chiyo.
minor
First appearance: xxiii chiyo
Minty shows up with force in Flower in a Strange Land. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The faithful black laundress who visits the baby and expresses surprise that the baby's feet are normal, reflecting cultural misunderstandings.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family, Friends, and Acquaintances
- Japanese Family and Servants
- Protagonist
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