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Chapter companions for Plays by Zeami Motokiyo.

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  1. Chapter 1

    Act I

    Plays — Stage Lens: dramatic beats, line helps that follow your scroll, and stage picture. Read to understand, not to collect a closed thesis.

  2. Chapter 2

    Act II

    In Act II, the priest Rensei performs all-night rites for the dead, praying for Atsumori's salvation. The ghost of Atsumori appears, dressed as a young warrior, and reveals his identity. He recounts the fall of the Taira clan, their brief prosperity, and their defeat at the battle of Ichi-no-Tani. Atsumori describes the night before the battle, the music and dancing, and his death at the hands of Kumagai. He initially advances to strike the priest but, recognizing Rensei's compassion and the power of prayer, forgives him and asks for continued prayers for his salvation.

  3. Chapter 3

    Sakuragawa

    Plays — Stage Lens: dramatic beats, line helps that follow your scroll, and stage picture. Read to understand, not to collect a closed thesis.

  4. Chapter 4

    Kinuta

    Plays — Stage Lens: dramatic beats, line helps that follow your scroll, and stage picture. Read to understand, not to collect a closed thesis.

  5. Chapter 5

    Suma Genji

    Plays — Stage Lens: dramatic beats, line helps that follow your scroll, and stage picture. Read to understand, not to collect a closed thesis.

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  1. Chapter 6Nishikigi
  2. Chapter 7Act I
  3. Chapter 8Act II
  4. Chapter 9Act I
  5. Chapter 10Act II