Character Based
Sunja's parents
Who were Hoonie and Yanjin?
What is tuberculosis?
The theme of Japan putting Korea into poverty that continues through the novel
What is imperialism?
The poor, seaside, fishing town Sunja is from.
What is Yeongdo, Busan, Korea?
The year when Japan annexes Korea, forcing Korea under Japanese rule
What year was 1910?
The man who romances Sunja
Who is Koh Hansu?
The root of Yagjin's disappointment in Sunja
The religion that is prominent in Japan, therefore causing Isak to be ostracized for practicing Christianity
What is Shinto & Buddhism?