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Chî K’ang

A head of the Chî family, who consults Confucius on government and the way to maintain order.

minor

Also known as VI Chî K’ang, K’ang, VI

First appearance: book i hsio r

Chî K’ang shows up with force in XX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Inquires about the suitability of Confucius's disciples for official roles.
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In VI: Inquires about the suitability of Confucius's disciples for official roles. Later, in Book X: Heang Tang: Sends Confucius a gift of…

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COConfuciusTSTsze-kungYHYang HoCHChung-kungYHYen HûiCKChî K’ang

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Character groups

  • Confucius's Interlocutors and Disciples
  • Protagonist
  • Wide Range of Confucian Contexts

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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