# PATRIARCH PART 2
## Characters
- Wei WuXian
- Protagonist
- Holds his sword for protection at night
- Concerned about potential attacks from Lam
- Lam
- Old conservative
- Little conservative
- Potential threat to Wei WuXian
- Nhiep Hoai Sang
- Friendly character
- Brings good news to Wei WuXian
- Attends the Thanh Dam festival
## Plot Overview
- Nighttime Precautions
- Wei WuXian's fear of being attacked by Lam
- Sleeps with his sword for safety
- Calm night without disturbances
- Morning Events
- Nhiep Hoai Sang visits Wei WuXian
- Informs Wei WuXian about the old man attending the Thanh Dam festival
- Relieves Wei WuXian's anxiety
## Themes
- Fear and Paranoia
- Wei WuXian's constant vigilance
- The perceived threat from Lam
- Friendship and Support
- Nhiep Hoai Sang's role in easing Wei WuXian's worries
- Positive interactions between characters
- Cultural Elements
- Reference to the Thanh Dam festival
- Importance of cultural events in the narrative
## Settings
- Wei WuXian's Sleeping Quarters
- Location where Wei WuXian stays alert
- Scene of nighttime tension
- Thanh Ha
- Venue of the Thanh Dam festival
- Place where the old man is absent from Wei WuXian's concerns
## Symbolism
- The Sword
- Represents protection and readiness
- Symbolizes Wei WuXian's defensive mindset
- The Thanh Dam Festival
- Symbol of community and celebration
- Contrasts with Wei WuXian's isolated fears