Compare & Contrast Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha Compare and Contrast

1930s: After great difficulty, Japan is the first country to recover from the depression that affects so many nations worldwide. Economic growth is especially evident in manufacturing, which brings prosperity and modernity to Japan after many years of struggle.

Today: Japan's economy is one of the strongest in the world. Rivaled only by the United States in gross national product (GNP), Japan is a major exporter in the international market. Particularly strong export industries are automobiles, electronics, and computers. Japan's imports are primarily raw materials, such as lumber, oil, and food items. Because Japan is such a technological giant, it is not surprising that agriculture only makes up about 2 percent of the GNP.

1930s: Even into the early twentieth century, there are numerous geisha in various districts in Japan.

Today: According to Jane Condon in her book A Half Step Behind: Japanese Women Today, in...
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