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King Wǎn
A revered ancient king, praised by Confucius for his virtue and cultural legacy.
minor
Also known as King Wǎn
First appearance: book i hsio r
King Wǎn shows up with force in XX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Praised for serving the Yin dynasty despite possessing two-thirds of the empire.
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In XX: Praised for serving the Yin dynasty despite possessing two-thirds of the empire. Later, in I: Although not directly named, the description of Châu's virtuous governance aligns with the ideal ruler, possibly…
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- Wide Range of Confucian Contexts
- Protagonist
- Confucius's Interlocutors and Disciples
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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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See King Wǎn in book i hsio r