Seven Pillars of Wisdom · Character
Sherif Abdulla
A Sherif commander whose cautious, book-bound hesitation in the field forces Lawrence to ride ahead and make the decision himself.
supporting
Also known as Abdulla, Sherif Abdulla ibn Thawab, Abdulla el Deleimi
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Tasked with sounding the British by letter about a possible Arab revolt.
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Abdulla is one of Feisal's lieutenants, a leader whose instinct is to wait for exact word from his advance-guard before committing his men. Lawrence finds this caution exasperating — 'they knew I was a sham soldier, and…
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