Analects · Character
Ch’ǎng-tsu
A recluse encountered by Tsze-lû, who criticizes Confucius for his restless pursuit of reform.
minor
Also known as Ch’ǎng K’ang, Ch’ǎng - tsu
First appearance: book i hsio r
Ch’ǎng-tsu shows up with force in Book XVIII: Wei Tsze. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A recluse working in the field who questions Tsze-lû about Confucius and the ford.
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In Book XVIII: Wei Tsze: A recluse working in the field who questions Tsze-lû about Confucius and the ford. Later, in VI: One of the recluses working in the field; questions Tsze-lû about Confucius and remarks that he…
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when Confucius directly confronts Yû with a list of six virtues—benevolence, knowled…
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See Ch’ǎng-tsu in book i hsio r