Shi Nai'an水浒传Heroes of the marsh
Justice
The story measures official law against the moral claims of those it excludes.
3 characters1 books
Lives shaped by justice
Literary protagonist
Song Jiang
Water MarginA respected clerk whose path to outlaw leadership remains tied to hopes of official recognition.
Literary character
Lu Zhishen
Water MarginAn impulsive monk whose physical force often answers immediate injustice.
Literary character
Lin Chong
Water MarginA skilled instructor driven into rebellion by corruption and persecution.