Ink-black complexion, uncontrollable temper, two battle-axes — Li Kui is the chaotic embodiment of 《
水浒传》's rebel spirit. Famous episodes include carrying his blind mother across the mountain (only for her to be eaten by tigers, whom he then slaughters) and his unthinking slaughter of civilians in battle. He drinks the poisoned wine offered by Song Jiang rather than live without his chief — the novel's most wrenching loyalty scene.
