An orphan raised by his uncle who marries Toyoshiga. His infidelity and a violent argument lead to her fatal illness. Haunted by her ghost, he accidentally kills his mistress Ohisa, later finds work with a wealthy family, and marries Orui.
Socially arranged marriage that Shinkichi initially resists.
Formal marital union that drives the central conflict.
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