Sakuzo

Sakuzo is Oshin's father. He was a share cropper who had put Oshin outside the home, so that way she could earn money for the house and get fed. He and Oshin are always at odds because he is always more concerned with money than with showing warmth as a father.

However, Sakuzo is only trying make ends meet for his oldest son, who he sympathizes with the most--because he has inherited the fate of being a share cropper. So, Sakuzo is always bothering Oshin for money.

In Haru's death, his older daughter, he plans to unknowingly sell Oshin to a man who will make her a prostitute. However, Haru reveals the man's plans to Oshin. If Haru had not been dying, she was going to go to Tokyo and become a hair dresser, as someone had given her an address and name to refer to in Tokyo. So Haru and Fuji (Oshin's mother), help Oshin escape her fate of being a prostitute. This angers Sakuzo.

Soon, he writes Oshin, telling her she must send money home to build a new house so her oldest brother can marry. At this point, Oshin is successful in hair dressing and is able to bring in money through many means. So, Oshin sends money home and the house is built. Sakuzo tells Oshin that it will be a home she can return to.

Oshin sickens, and for a while, she cannot send money home. Sakuzo goes to visit and hassle Oshin for her money. Oshin reveals that she wants to marry Ryuuzo. Sakuzo goes to Ryuuzo's residence, however, because of class difference, Sakuzo is snubbed by Ryuuzo's family servant.

He does not bless a marriage between Oshin and Ryuuzo at first. It is not until he is dying, that he tells Oshin to be happy and wishes the couple well.

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