Analects · Character
Chung-shû Yü
A person mentioned in a context about the difficulty of being a minister, possibly a historical figure.
minor
Also known as The Chung - shû Yü, Yü, Chung - mau
First appearance: book i hsio r
Chung-shû Yü shows up with force in X. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as Shǎn Ch’ǎng, suggested as a firm man but dismissed by Confucius due to his passions.
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In X: Mentioned as Shǎn Ch’ǎng, suggested as a firm man but dismissed by Confucius due to his passions. Later, in Chapter XX: Mentioned as the officer in charge of guests and strangers, contributing to the state's…
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- Other
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.
- 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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