The Master of Go | 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

Honnimbo Shusai, Master of Go - This character is the top go player in Japan, an ordained Buddhist priest, and in poor health.

Otake of the Seventh Rank - This character is a young married professional go player who is gregarious and enthusiastic about learning.

Uragami - This character is the narrator of the novel and loves the game of go.

The Master's Wife - This character is not named in the novel, yet accompanies and assists the top go player.

Mrs. Otake - This character is the young partner of a professional...
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