Noh plays are a type of Japanese theatre that includes dancing and music, along with masks and costumes. There are several different types of Noh plays, and each play has a different theme. In a Noh play, the main character is called the shite, and the secondary character is called the waki. Click here to read background information on Noh plays. Links to an external site. Make sure to study the characteristics of Noh plays. The Shrine in the Fields is a Noh play that does teach a lesson as the end.

Now, read The Shrine in the Fields. Click here to read The Shrine in the Fields. Links to an external site.As you read, note the elements of drama that appear and refer back to the Literary Elements sheet provided for you with the various terms. Also, how does this play teach a lesson, and what is the lesson?

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