Kai Lung

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Kai Lung is a fictional character in a series of books by Ernest Bramah.

Contents 1 Character introduction 2 Character sketch 2.1 Motivation(s) 2.2 Goal(s) 2.3 Conflict(s) 2.4 Minor irritation(s) 2.5 Epiphany 3 Biographical summary 3.1 Prior story 3.2 Actions in "~title of novel~" 4 Relationship with other characters in ~title of novel~ 5 Major themes 6 Literary significance & criticism 7 Allusions/references from other works 8 Film, TV or theatrical portraits 9 Sources, references, external links, quotations

[edit] Character introduction

Kai Lung is a Chinese storyteller whose travels and exploits serve mainly as excuses to introduce substories, which generally take up the majority of a Kai Lung book.

[edit] Character sketch

[edit] Motivation(s)

Kai Lung is a man of very simple motivations; most frequently, he is animated by a desire for enough taels to be able to feed and clothe himself. Otherwise, his main motivation is love for his wife, Hwa-mei, and he seeks nothing more than a simple, sustainable lifestyle. Generally, he does not intrude in other people's affairs unless he thinks it necessary to teach them the rudiments of classical proportion with one of his fables.

[edit] Goal(s)

~Goals are much more specific than motivations.~

[edit] Conflict(s)

This character usually comes into conflict with barbarians, bandits, and other people who are not classically educated, as well as various unscrupulous individuals who are intent on taking away his property.

[edit] Minor irritation(s)

~What irritates this character to an extent that does not quite rise to the level of a conflict?~

[edit] Epiphany

~What does this character finally realize toward the end of the novel, and how does that affect the character's actions?~

[edit] Biographical summary

[edit] Prior story

~What happened to this character prior to any appearance in any novel of which he is a part?~

[edit] Actions in "~title of novel~"

~For each novel, state this character's detailed actions. Tell the story from this character's point of view.~

[edit] Relationship with other characters in ~title of novel~

~Name, and if possible link to, all other characters to whom this character is related in any way. This includes conflict, friendship, family relationship, or business, professional, or other association.~

[edit] Major themes

~thematic description applicable to this character~

[edit] Literary significance & criticism

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[edit] Allusions/references from other works

~description of works that mention this character, if applicable~

[edit] Film, TV or theatrical portraits

~references to portraits of this character in film or TV, if applicable. Give title of film, date of release, and name of actor who portrayed this character. If the actor won or was nominated for an acting award for his portrait of this character, give details.~

[edit] Sources, references, external links, quotations

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