An Analysis Of Prince Azgid

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After reading both the Confucian works and rereading the " Story of the Prince and the Lions" determining whether Prince Azgid fulfilled the role of the good leader or not seemed an easy task. Basing his ability to lead ( become the superior man) on the guidelines from the Confucian works ' 'The Doctrine of the Mean ' ' and ' 'The Great Learning ' ' . Prince Azgid " grew up to manhood beloved by everyone, for he was virtuous, intelligent, and accomplished.." (Samuel Butler 484) Initially Prince Azgids ability to lead would be in question, but as he progresses and matures throughout the work, does he belong in the category of a good leader( the superior man) based on the Confucian works? “In order rightly to govern the state, it is necessary first to regulate the family,” is this:-It is not possible for one to teach others, while he cannot teach his own family"(Confucius 318) With no family Prince Azgid does not teach, but …show more content…

He flees hit duties to his family and to his kingdom." From the loving example of one family a whole state becomes loving, and from its courtesies the whole state becomes courteous while, from the ambition and perverseness of the One man, the whole state may be led to rebellious disorder;-such is the nature of the influence." This verifies the saying, “Affairs may be ruined by a single sentence; a kingdom may be settled by its One man.” ( Confucius 318) The single sentance could very well be gossip in the kingdom after he fled, but it is changes once he returns, after the lion is tamed. “the beast is tame and will injure no one; but, ignorant of this, you encountered him, and the proof of your valour is complete. Come, then, and ascend your throne, for you are worthy of it."(492) Prince Azgid becomes loved. On his way down the mountain, he is greeted by those he encountered in his travels. Given gifts and then is met by his soon to be

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