How does Hana’s character change throughout the story? Give examples from the text to support your answer. 

Answer written by the student is:

Hana’s character changes from being fearful and obedient to being brave and independent throughout the story. 

She helps Sadao to operate on the soldier, to nurse him, and to plan his escape.

Step-by-step explanation of the answer is:

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To answer this question, we need to identify how Hana’s character changes throughout the story and give examples from the text to support our answer. 📖

• A character change is the development or transformation of a character’s personality, attitude, or behavior as a result of the events or conflicts in the story. It can be positive or negative, gradual or sudden, subtle or obvious. 🦋
• In this story, Hana’s character changes from being fearful and obedient to being brave and independent. She starts as a timid and loyal wife who follows Sadao’s orders and decisions without question. She is afraid of the soldier and the consequences of helping him. She says: “I am afraid…I am afraid of what may happen” (Buck 1). 😨
• However, as the story progresses, she becomes more courageous and assertive. She helps Sadao to operate on the soldier, even though she has no medical training or experience. She says: “I will do anything you tell me to do” (Buck 2). She also helps Sadao to nurse the soldier, even though she feels uncomfortable and disgusted by him. She says: “I will do it…But I do not like it” (Buck 3). 😊
• Moreover, she becomes more independent and decisive. She supports Sadao’s plan to help the soldier escape, even though it goes against their duty and loyalty to their country and their emperor. She says: “I think it is a good plan…I think it is the best thing to do” (Buck 4). She also takes charge of preparing the boat and the food for the soldier’s departure, even though it puts her at risk of being caught or betrayed. She says: “I will get everything ready…I will do it tonight” (Buck 5). 😎

Therefore, Hana’s character changes from being fearful and obedient to being brave and independent throughout the story. She helps Sadao to operate on the soldier, to nurse him, and to plan his escape. 🙌

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