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Priest

A generic priest figure appearing in multiple plays, often as a traveler.

minor

Also known as the Priest, the priest

First appearance: act i

Priest's tie to Shite Cho is one of the pressures that moves Plays—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Shite Cho (professional): The Priest and Shite Cho have a formal relationship, with the Priest often directing or blessing Cho's…

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See Priest in act i

Character Web

12 connections

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SCShite ChoATAtsumoriTWThe WakiHOHosonunoYAYamanbaPRPriest

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse Legendary and Secondary Figures
  • Noh Play Core Cast
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional/psychological peak occurs when the priest, Kumagai, confronts the reapers’ flute music, which he…

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See Priest in act i