Confucian texts like the Analects are complex, difficult to read, and hard to understand. As a result, Chinese writers throughout history have created stories for children that pass on the moral teachings and examples that are foundational for Confucianism. The Twenty-four Exemplars of Filial Piety is an example of this type of writing. These stories were written during the Song Dynasty (960-1276) and remained popular for hundreds of years.

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In the Pear Deck: Who is the intended audience of these stories? Who were they written for?

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The intended audience of these stories, like the Twenty-four Exemplars of Filial Piety, were children. They were written specifically for young readers in order to pass on the moral teachings and examples of Confucianism in a more accessible and understandable way.