The Teahouse of the August Moon | 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

Captain Fisby - This character is the young officer assigned to implement Plan B in the Americanization process of the tiny Okinawan village of Tobiki.

Lotus Blossom - This character is a young Geisha who is described as petite and lovely, dressed in traditional Geisha costume.

Captain McLean - This character harbors a passion for horticulture, and is quickly inspired to head the planting of crops in the village.

Colonel Wainwright Purdy - This character is in charge of the military base in which Act 1 is set. He is described as a...
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