Mokuami's brilliant and unique techniques including the actor's quick change from Sota to dull-witted Minezo as a waiter turn the play of a serious story into a witty show leaving the audience with a pleasant aftertaste.
惣太役の役者にぼけ的な峰蔵を給仕として早変わりで登場させるなど、深刻な内容の劇を洒落た見世物に仕立て上げ、後味を良くしてしまう黙阿弥独特の手法が光る。