48 pages • 1 hour read
The Samurai's Tale
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1984
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Essay Topics
1.
Compare the actions of the two conquerors of Iwamura Castle—Lord Akiyama and Lord Oda—and explain how the differences in their choices could illustrate the contrast between idealized samurai values and the reality of war.
2.
How do Harutomo’s mentors help him to develop his sense of integrity?
3.
How do Harutomo’s interactions with horses set him apart from other samurai?
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