The Book of Tea · Character
Sotumpa
Chinese tea master known for his eccentric wisdom.
minor
First appearance: ii the schools of tea
Sotumpa shows up with force in V: Art Appreciation. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Not directly mentioned in the excerpts; included as placeholder if needed, but omitted as no clear reference exists.
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In V: Art Appreciation: Not directly mentioned in the excerpts; included as placeholder if needed, but omitted as no clear reference exists. Later, in Flowers: Referenced in the context of a story about a cherry tree…
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See Sotumpa in ii the schools of teaNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs in the stark reversal from the opening reverence for flowers as sy…
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See Sotumpa in ii the schools of tea