48 pages • 1 hour read
Erik Christian HaugaardThe Samurai's Tale
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1984A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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?
