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Mang Wû-po
A chief of the Mǎng family, who asks about filial piety, and Confucius notes that parents worry about their children's health.
minor
Also known as Mang Wû-po
First appearance: book i hsio r
Mang Wû-po shows up with force in Book II: Wei Chang. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Inquires about filial piety, and Confucius responds about parental concern for children's health.
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In Book II: Wei Chang: Inquires about filial piety, and Confucius responds about parental concern for children's health. Later, in VI:…
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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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