Ben Hur · Character
Cecilius
A Roman friend of Quintus Arrius who appears in the naval scenes.
minor
First appearance: i
Cecilius shows up with force in The Mother's Counsel. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A Roman who jokes about the newcomers' poverty and is sent by Messala to fetch wine.
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In XII: A Roman who jokes about the newcomers' poverty and is sent by Messala to fetch wine. Later, in Chapter XI: A Roman noble who…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Roman and Jewish associates
- Central characters and antagonists
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- 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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