A Daughter of the Samurai · Character
Mr. Toda
A samurai friend of Etsu's father who advises the family.
minor
Also known as Brave, unconquered Mr. Toda
First appearance: ii curly hair
Mr. Toda shows up with force in The Old and the New. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A progressive samurai who starts a dairy and butcher business after the Restoration, faces family tragedy, and later becomes a guard, teacher, and Go instructor.
Mr. Toda first appears in 0005 ii curly hair.
In The Old and the New: A progressive samurai who starts a dairy and butcher business after the Restoration, faces family tragedy, and later becomes a guard, teacher, and Go instructor.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family, Friends, and Acquaintances
- Japanese Family and Servants
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mr. Toda in ii curly hair