Characterization (Post #5)

Guanyin grew as a person, but not by much because it was during a short period of time, less than 24  hours. However, she did help the farmers that were in peril, and that contributed to her self-being. Since the myth happens almost overnight, she doesn't have much time to build character and characterization is not a very big part. The main point is explaining the creation of rice and telling another story of Guanyin's giving and compassionate life. She helps the farmers with their rice because, as the goddess of  mercy, that is what she does. Helping others helped build her reputation and add to her character of a loving and caring goddess.

The farmers were the other characters mentioned. They have had a hard time growing their crops, especially rice, and have called upon the Guanyin to help them. In the beginning, they are sad and helpless, but after Guanyin cures their plots they are happy and joyful.