So Far from the Bamboo Grove | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Yoko - This character narrates the story from a mature perspective and with an innate sense of respect for people and society.

Ko - This character assumes the role of caregiver early in life and is willing to do nearly anything to survive, while maintaining the family's honor.

Mother - This character demonstrates great endurance and places a high value on education.

Hideyo - This character nearly dies in a storm, but after posing as a native Korean.

Corporal Matsumura - This character makes a conscious choice to fight for life after being...
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