The Garden

The garden outside the father’s house is where much of the story takes place. There, the protagonist and Kikuko discuss their future and their past. Moreover, they reflect on the fact that the protagonist used to see a ghost by the well in the garden, and Kikuko talks to the protagonist about their late mother. The garden is crucial for character development in the story because it provides the setting for the two siblings to discuss their thoughts and feelings about their lives.

The House

The father’s house is where the majority of the story takes place, and it is where the story ends. Here, the reader sees some fundamental character and plot development. For example, Kikuko’s previously established loyalty towards the protagonist appears to vanish in the scenes that transpire in the house. The reader learns that Kikuko might secretly be working with...