Explore the ways Guterson presents women characters within the novel 'Snow Falling on Cedars'

Explore the ways Guterson presents women characters within the novel The women characters within 'Snow Falling on Cedars' are fundamental to the story. They are all very different from each other and have different beliefs and views. Hatsue Miyamoto is a key character and Guterson illustrates many issues through her. Her relationship with Ishmael is referred to many times within the novel. Hatsue describes he relationship with Ishmael saying "It felt wrong". The use of …

…describing Etta and also the way the two women speak portrays the difference. These two minor characters add to the key theme in a big way. In conclusion, Guterson presents his female characters in ways that convey key themes in the novel. They are all very different in terms of age, appearance, character and race. They oppose each other in their morals and views and through their contrasts different themes are revealed within the novel.