A Confession · Character
Sakya Muni
The historical Buddha, whose story of renunciation is examined by the narrator.
minor
Also known as himself
First appearance: v
Sakya Muni shows up with force in XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Implied through the mention of Buddha, as Sakya Muni is an alias for Buddha.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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