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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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