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Duke Hwan
A ruler of Ch’î, praised by Confucius for uniting the states without force, but criticized for his lack of ritual.
minor
Also known as Hwan, The Duke Hwan, the Duke Hwan
First appearance: book i hsio r
Duke Hwan shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as the ruler whom Kwan Chung served and who caused his brother's death.
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- Historical Statesmen and Recluses
- Protagonist
- Confucius's Interlocutors and Disciples
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- 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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