Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Samurai's Garden

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

Tarumi - This place is the Japanese village where Stephen is sent to recover after being diagnosed with tuberculosis.

Yamaguchi - This place is also known as the Village of the Lepers.

Kobe - This place is where Stephen's father lives.

Hong Kong - This is where Stephen's mother lives.

Canton - This is the city where Stephen attended university.

Lingnam University - This the the school Stephen attended.

Genken - This is the entrance room of a house with wooden benches. This is where shoes are to be removed.

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