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Quote #10
So Wang Lung went back to his own court and he sat down and listened to the cries, and for the first time in many years he was frightened and felt the need of some spirit's aid. (29.36)
Fancy seeing Wang Lung at the temple. Long time no see. Why is that Wang Lung only feels the need of the spirit's aid when he's in trouble? Does he get this aid? When does he, and when doesn't he? Is it always possible to tell, either way? Maybe good fortune looks, at first, like bad fortune, and vice-versa?