Confucius’ Analysis of Relationships
OR
The Five Constant Relationships
Sovereign-Subject
Rulers
should be benevolent, and subjects loyal.
Father-Sun
A
parent is to be loving, a child obedient.
Husband-Wife
Husbands are to be good and fair, and
wives understanding.
Elder
Brother-Younger Brother
An elder sibling is to be gentle, and
younger siblings respectful.
Friend-Friend
Older friends are to be considerate, younger
friends reverential.