Ben Hur · Chapter
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This chapter consists of endnotes providing brief explanatory references, primarily about Roman government and naval terminology.
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This chapter consists of endnotes providing brief explanatory references, primarily about Roman government and naval terminology.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Ben-Hur experiences a sudden emotional and psychological peak as the long-absent desire for the Egyptian woman…
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“The Roman government, it will be remembered, had two harbors in which great fleets were constantly kept—Ravenna and Misenum.”
Recall that the Roman state maintained permanent naval bases at Ravenna and Misenum.
Clarifies the historical context of Roman naval power.
“Called hortator .”
Referred to as the hortator.
Identifies a specific Roman naval role.
“Called rector .”
Referred to as the rector.
Identifies another specific Roman naval role.
