Character Relationship Map: Tiger Killer

Characters

• Pan Jinlian (played by Wang Ping) — protagonist

  Wu Sung's sister-in-law, Pan Jinlian becomes involved with a neighbor while Wu Sung is away. After his brother dies under suspicious circumstances, Wu Sung accuses her of helping murder him and concea...

• Elder Wu Da Long (played by Ku Feng) — supporting

  Wu Sung's elder brother, Elder Wu struggles to protect his younger brother when they are young and later lives with his wife. Before leaving on official business, Wu Sung warns him to be cautious and...

• Ximen Qing (played by Tony Liu Tian-jue) — supporting

  A man involved with Pan Jinlian and a neighbor while Wu Sung is away. After Elder Wu dies under suspicious circumstances, Wu Sung accuses him of helping bring about his brother's death and says that h...

• Madam Wang (played by Wang Lai) — supporting

  A neighbor of Elder Wu and Wu Sung, Madam Wang becomes involved with Pan Jinlian and a man connected to Elder Wu's suspicious death. She helps arrange the handling of Elder Wu's remains, and evidence...

• Magistrate (played by Yang Chi-Ching) — minor

  A local official who hears the accusations surrounding Elder Wu's death. Despite the allegations against those involved, the Magistrate dismisses the case with a light sentence. Wu Sung later denounce...

• Mr Hu (played by Shum Lo) — minor

  A participant in the gathering held in honor of Elder Wu. When Wu Sung confronts the women he accuses of involvement in his brother's death, he asks Mr Hu to record their statements. The summary provi...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Mr Hu → Madam Wang (Professional Asked To Record Her Statement) — Mr Hu is asked to record statements during the public accusation directed at Madam Wang and Pan Jinlian.

  During the gathering, Wu Song asks Mr Hu to record statements while accusing Madam Wang and Pan Jinlian; the women deny responsibility.

• Mr Hu → Pan Jinlian (Professional Asked To Record Her Statement) — Mr Hu is asked to document the statements in the confrontation, which includes Pan Jinlian's denial of responsibility.

  During the gathering, Wu Song asks Mr Hu to record statements as he confronts Pan Jinlian and Madam Wang over the accusations.

• Magistrate → Ximen Qing (Power Accused Of Favoritism) — Wu Song alleges that Ximen Qing used influence or money to secure the Magistrate's favorable treatment; the excerpt does not establish whether the claim is true.

  At the gathering, Wu Song denounces the lack of justice and declares that Ximen Qing has bought the Magistrate's favor.

• Pan Jinlian → Elder Wu Da Long (Family Wife Accused Of Murdering Husband) — Pan is accused of helping cause her husband Elder Wu's death; the excerpt ends before the accusation is resolved.

  The plot says Elder Wu dies under suspicious circumstances and that Wu Song accuses Pan Jinlian of helping murder his brother and destroy evidence. Th...

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Pan Jinlian → Madam Wang (Alliance Confederates In Concealing Evidence) — Wu Song confronts both women together over their alleged roles in Elder Wu's death and the destruction of evidence.

  The plot says Pan Jinlian and Madam Wang become involved with Ximen Qing, and Wu Song later accuses both women of helping murder his brother and destr...

• Madam Wang → Ximen Qing (Social Involved With) — Madam Wang is involved with Ximen Qing during the events surrounding Elder Wu's death.

  The plot states that Pan Jinlian and Madam Wang become involved with Ximen Qing.

• Madam Wang → Elder Wu Da Long (Conflict Helped Conceal Evidence After Death) — Madam Wang's role in handling Elder Wu's remains and concealing evidence makes her a focus of Wu Song's later accusation.

  After Elder Wu dies under suspicious circumstances, Madam Wang helps arrange the handling of his remains, and the evidence is concealed.

• Pan Jinlian → Ximen Qing (Conflict Implicated In Murder) — They are implicated together in the accusation surrounding Elder Wu's death; the excerpt does not reveal the outcome of the charge.

  The plot says Pan Jinlian and Madam Wang become involved with Ximen Qing, and later describes accusations that Pan helped murder Elder Wu. The charact...

Story Analysis

A brother's return leads to accusations of murder and concealed evidence, culminating in an unresolved violent confrontation over justice.

Plot Progression

1. A Brother's Early Struggle — Elder Wu is mocked and struggles to protect his younger brother. He pleads for the boy to be allowed to stay at a temple.
2. Warnings Before Departure — Wu Song returns with a reputation as the Tiger Killer and reunites with Elder Wu. Before leaving on official business, he warns his brother to be cautious, prompting offense from Pan Jinlian.
3. A Death in His Absence — While away, Wu Song helps a starving orphan instead of punishing him harshly. Meanwhile, Pan Jinlian and Madam Wang become involved with Ximen Qing, and Elder Wu dies under suspicious circumstances.
4. A Case Without Justice — Madam Wang helps arrange the handling of Elder Wu's remains, and evidence is concealed. The Magistrate dismisses the case with a light sentence despite the accusations.
5. Accusation at the Gathering — At a gathering honoring Elder Wu, Wu Song publicly accuses Pan Jinlian and Madam Wang and asks Mr Hu to record statements. The women deny responsibility, and the confrontation turns violent before its...