The Witch

Overview

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The witch is a female shaman who convinces the Prefect that the tiger is a Mountain God needing monthly sacrifices of unmarried girls. She selects victims by drawing lots. After the tiger is killed her authority collapses.

Novel Roles

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Other Characters

The Palanquin Bearer Head

Supporting

The head palanquin bearer leads the bearers hired to carry the bride up the mountain. He...

The Lead Constable

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The Child

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The Midwife

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Drunkard Liang

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Drunkard Liang is a villager who first speaks in the story, pointing out the irony of th...

The Prefect

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The Prefect of Du Kang Prefecture is an official who believes the witch’s advice and or...

Second Young Master Jia

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County Magistrate Jia

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County Magistrate Jia is a local official and father of Young Master Jia. He is involved...