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The Big Wave

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Who is the Author? Pearl S. Buck
What is the setting? Ancient Japan
What is Kino? a farmer
What is Jiya? a fisherman
Why do the fishermen not have any windows facing the sea? They believe that the sea is their enemy
What is the island called that the boys swim out to that is owned by the old gentleman? Deer Island
What lives in deer island? Sacred Deer
Do people hurt the deer? no
Why is Jiya's father waiting for the boys? He knows the dangers of the sea
Name some Japanese customs eating with chopsticks rice for meals sitting around a low table no speaking at meal time no shoes in the house
What is the main idea? ENJOY LIFE, DO NOT FEAR DEATH
How does Old Gentleman signal the villagers to seek shelter at his castle? 1. red flag 2. rings bell
How does Kino signal Jiya to come with him instead of going to the castle? he waves his white belt (girdle cloth)
Why couldn't people in the fishing village see the big wave? they had no windows to the sea
What does the big wave do? cleans it of houses and humans
What happens to Jiya's family? they get swept away in the big wave and die
How does Jiya recover? by crying and sleeping
What does Old Gentle want Jiya to do? be his son
What can Old Gentleman offer Jiya? education (good school) fine clothes oppurtunity to become a great man + honor the nation become his son
What Old Gentleman want Jiya to tell him? his own decision
Why won't Old Gent. let other survivors into his home? he thinks they're not as good as Jiya
What does Kino's father tell Jiya? The benefits of living with Old Gent.
Where does Jiya decide to live? on the farm
Who made Jiya feel comfort creep into his sad heart? Setsu
Did people rebuild on the beach right away? no
Did the boys visit the beach often no
Did Jiya ever find a keepsake of his former home? no
What did people begin to do after many years had passed? rebuild in the beach
What does Old Gent. call the fisherman for rebuilding on the beach? foolish
Who does Jiya marry? Setsu
What is unique about the house Jiya builds on the beach. It has a window towards the ocean
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