The Master of Go | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects 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.

Objects

The Game of Go - This form of recreation for two players features black and white stones placed alternately on a 19 by 19 grid.

Koyokan - This is a club house where the match between the Master and Otake has its ceremonial beginning.

Hakone - This is the Japanese town where the match is continued after the ceremonial opening.

Ito - This is the Japanese town where the match is moved following a turn in the Master's health.

Atami - This is the town where the Master spends winters and where he...
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