How does the story told in the Tale of Genji handscrolls differ from that of Chinese prototypes such as Gu Kaizhi's Admonitions scroll?

A. It focuses on lessons in exemplary behaviors.
B. It focuses on emotionally charged personal relationships.
C. It focuses on imperial court etiquette as it relates to the empress.
D. It focuses on diplomatic relations between China and Japan.


Answer: B

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