Characters from Memoirs of a Geisha

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

Nitta Sayuri/Chiyo Sakamoto - This character is sold to an okiya in Gion and spends her life trying to improve her circumstances.

Mr. Tanaka Ichiro/Morihashi Ichiro - This character owns the Japan Coastal Seafood Company and gives another character the impression that he will adopt her.

Hatsumomo - This character is one of the most beautiful geisha in Gion but she has a terrible temper and an evil streak.

Mameha - This character is one of the most beautiful geisha in Gion and clever strategist and conversationalist.

Iwamura Ken/The Chairman - This character...
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