Ben Hur · Character
Simon
A devout man who recognizes Jesus in the temple as a child.
minor
Also known as Simeon
First appearance: ben hur
Simon shows up with force in Chapter XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hillel's son, who assists his father after the council with the doctors and lawyers.
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- Supporting figures in Ben-Hur's world
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- 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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