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A major theme in Memoirs of a Geisha always reminds me of Stephen...

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:46:19 PST

A major theme in Memoirs of a Geisha always reminds me of Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, specifically Habit #1, Be Proactive. Essentially, this habit reminds us that no matter what happens to us, we always have the power of choose our response. Many things in life will be unavoidable; some may argue that we all have an ultimate destiny that we are powerless to avoid. However, as human beings, the ultimate power we...

What did you learn after reading the story Memoirs of a Geisha?

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:18:28 PST

what learnings did you get after reading a story Memoirs of a Geisha?

It is in Chapter 10 that Sayuri is told that Hatsumomo ran another...

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:08:57 PST

It is in Chapter 10 that Sayuri is told that Hatsumomo ran another geisha out of the district. It is Mameha who reveals this information to Sayuri. Sayuri tells Mameha that she cannot understand why Hatsumomo hates her so, and Mameha explains that the answer is simply because Hatsumomo cannot bear to have rivals. Mameha tells Sayuri the story of Hatsuoki, an attractive young lady who was trained by the same geisha that trained...

In which chapter of Memoirs of a Geisha is Chiyo/Sayuri told that...

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 13:59:45 PST

In which chapter of Memoirs of a Geisha is Chiyo/Sayuri told that Hatsumomo ran another geisha out of the district?

Yes, Satsu is a prostitute and her sister Chiyo is shocked when she...

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:50:10 PST

Yes, Satsu is a prostitute and her sister Chiyo is shocked when she learns the truth. One day Yoko sends Chiyo to the "Mizuki Teahouse." When she arrives there she learns to her shock that her sister has become a prostitute:"I can't possibly describe how I felt when I saw the sign lettered "Tatsuyo." She also learns that Satsu has now been rechristened as 'Yukiyo.' When Chiyo enquires for her sister she is...

In chapter 7 of "Memoirs of a Geisha" Satsu is a what?

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:52:23 PST

In chapter 7 of "Memoirs of a Geisha" Satsu is a what?

The book is very difficult. The answer is Syuri loves the chairman but...

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:37:28 PST

The book is very difficult. The answer is Syuri loves the chairman but can't love him because she is promised to another man she only entertains. The other man is making her show her geisha ways to the American men so that they can understand their peaceful and beautiful ways.

What is the confict in Chapter Twenty-eight in "Memoirs of a...

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:35:03 PST

What is the confict in Chapter Twenty-eight in "Memoirs of a Geisha"?