Yes he sells water, and has a more difficult time selling when it begins to rain, but Wong is not just preoccupied with quenching the thirst of innocent citizens who dare and buy his tainted water. To appear in every slot, every minute of the plot, Wong must be a pretty busy man. Is Wong some kind of facilitator?-By giving the latest news to the three Gods, usually involving Shen Te.
"Wong: She had to call on her cousin again. But not even he could help. I'm afraid is done for.
Third God (a little concerned): Perhaps we should help after all?" (70)
Perhaps we have been sleeping on Wong young fellow bloggers; Wong's purpose is much more pertinent than you might realize. Wong remains steady and consistent in terms of having talks with the Gods. Besides Shen Te, and at the end of the play where the court exposes the Gods to every character, Wong is the main character that interacted with higher beings (the three Gods).
Not bad for a water seller.
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Good. My question is would the play not be able to go on without the water seller? Do you think that if it wasn't for him, the gods would be able to find this good person, Shen Te? And why? What makes you think that? Think of other possible questions but I think you have a good start for a great essay.
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