# Solomon — Culture and Anarchy character guide

> Solomon in Culture and Anarchy by Matthew Arnold.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Solomon

**First appearance:** 0002-culture-and-anarchy

## Who they are

Biblical king cited for his wisdom and as a symbol of Hebraic tradition.

## In the story

### [Chapter II: Doing as One Likes and the Real Estate Intestacy Bill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/culture_and_anarchy_se/chapters/ii)

Solomon is referenced: 'As he who putteth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.'

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/culture_and_anarchy_se/chapters/iii)

Cited as the wisest king of the Hebrews who had many wives and concubines, illustrating Semitic polygamy.

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