Snow Country | Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. Where is Shimamura headed at the beginning of the story, and who does he plan to meet?

Shimamura is heading for a resort town in the snow country of Japan. He is planning to see a geisha, Komako, who he met on an earlier trip.

2. Who does Shimamura observe on the train on his way to the resort town?

Shimura notices a woman who is traveling with a sick man. We learn that her name is Yoko and his name is Yukio; he is the son of the resort town's music teacher. Shimamura supposes that Yoko and Yukio are a married couple.

3. What does Shimamura notice about Yoko's care of her sick companion?

Shimamura notices that Yoko is very attentive to her companion's needs. When his scarf slips from his face, Yoko replaces it, and when his coat uncovers his legs, she quickly...
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