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Po-niû
A disciple who fell ill, and Confucius expressed deep sorrow over his suffering.
minor
Also known as VIII Po - niû, Po - î
First appearance: book i hsio r
Po-niû shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The disciple who is ill, receiving the Master's visit.
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In VIII: The disciple who is ill, receiving the Master's visit. Later, in II: Distinguished for virtuous principles and…
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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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