Question #1: What kind of character is Jihei in comparison to Osan, Koharu, and Magoemon?
Question #2: What is the significance of the bridges at the end of the play? Do the bridges have a symbolic meaning? Explain.
Question #3: What is the importance of religious and/or cultural beliefs and practices in the play?
Question #4: Explore the genre of Puppet Theater and its relationship with Kabuki and this specific play. What if any is the relationship between the genre and the content/cultural setting?