characters
setting and culture
plot and theme
samurai and swordsmanship
Symbolism and Historical Context
101

the protagonist of "The Boy and the Samurai"

who is Takanobu 

101

 country that the story of "The Boy and the Samurai" takes place

What is Japan

101

the main goal of Takanobu's journey in the book

What is finding his father

101

 the code of conduct followed by the samurai

What is Bushido

101

cherry blossom represent in the book

What is the transient nature of life

201

the primary antagonist in the book

who is Lord Uchida 

201

the traditional Japanese form of theater mentioned in the book

What is Noh theater

201

the central theme of "The Boy and the Samurai

What is the power of friendship and loyalty

201

dangerous obstacle Takanobu faces during his journey

What are bandits

201

 era that "The Boy and the Samurai" takes place

What is the Tokugawa period

301

the samurai warrior that becomes Takanobu's friend

who is Itaro 

301

the social class that the samurai belong to in feudal Japan

What is the warrior class

301

dangerous obstacle does Takanobu face during his journey

What are bandits

301

traditional Japanese sword wielded by samurai warriors

What is the katana

301

Takanobu redeem himself after failing to protect Itaro

What is by rescuing him from Lord Uchida

401

character betrays Takanobu and Itaro

who is Kuji 

401

 the status of Takanobu's family at the beginning of the book

What is they are poor

401

Takanobu promise to do for Itaro

What is to help Itaro avenge his father's death

401

skill that Itaro teaches Takanobu during their journey

What is swordsmanship

401

Takanobu change throughout the course of the story

How does he become more confident and courageous

501

 reveals Takanobu's true identity to Lord Uchida

who is Kuji

501

the official language spoken in feudal Japan

what is Japanese

501

Takanobu give up in order to fulfill his quest

What is his comfort and safety

501

Takanobu does this to improve his swordsmanship skills

what is practice diligently

501

the transient nature of life

what is represented by the cherry blossom in the book

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