The exposition of the story takes place in the first two sentences of the story. The Prince of Ch'u sends is two officials to interview Chuang Tzu who is fishing to work for his government. Chuang Tzu uses only two sentences to set up the dramatic scene for the rest of the story.Chuang Tzu uses the example of the tortoise in order to provide an example that the officials can relate to. Although he already knows the answer to the question he asks, he asks it anyways relating himself to the tortoise and making the officials realize why he wouldn't want to assist in his government.
Chuang Tzu seems peaceful and wise.
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