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The Daimyo meets the monkey and complements him on his fine coat of fur. Note how each character is defined by the clothing that they wear. Note how the Daimyo's costume changes as the play goes on. How do these changes reflect his change of heart?

Source: Richard McKinnon, Selected Plays of Kyogen, p. 108.