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Yüan Zang
An old acquaintance of Confucius, who is criticized for sitting with his legs spread out.
minor
Also known as XLVI Yüan Zang
First appearance: book i hsio r
Yüan Zang shows up with force in Chapter III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Appointed governor by Confucius, he declines the offered salary, and Confucius advises him to accept it and share with his community.
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In Chapter III: Appointed governor by Confucius, he declines the offered salary, and Confucius advises him to accept it and share with his community. Later, in Book XIV: Hsien Wǎn: Reprimanded by Confucius for improper…
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See Yüan Zang in book i hsio rNarrative arc
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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