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Chieh-nî
A recluse encountered by Tsze-lû, who questions the wisdom of following a master who knows the way is not taken.
minor
Also known as Chieh - nî
First appearance: book i hsio r
Chieh-nî shows up with force in Book XVIII: Wei Tsze. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A recluse who advises Tsze-lû to follow those who have withdrawn from the world rather than Confucius.
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In Book XVIII: Wei Tsze: A recluse who advises Tsze-lû to follow those who have withdrawn from the world rather than Confucius. Later, in VI: Another recluse; advises Tsze-lû to follow those who have withdrawn from the…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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